Orthopedic Spine Surgeon (Chicago, IL)
About The Position
Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon to care for a high-volume, underserved spine patient population across its Chicagoland platform. The role is designed around conservative care first, supported by physical therapy, injections, imaging, and pain management, with surgery when clinically appropriate. The surgeon will have a full caseload from day one, support from 1–3 advanced practice providers, and a partnership-track role with equity potential. The practice includes the full spine spectrum, from degenerative conditions and decompression to minimally invasive procedures, fusion, complex reconstruction and revision, deformity correction, trauma, tumors, infections, and motion-preservation procedures. The position also offers access to clinical trials, product development, research, and academic opportunities. Genesis describes its model as providing accessible, coordinated musculoskeletal care to patients across Chicagoland, including Medicaid patients.
Requirements
- Board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery.
- Fellowship training in spine surgery.
- Licensed in Illinois or eligible for Illinois licensure.
- Commitment to conservative care before surgery when appropriate.
- Technical breadth and comfort with the full spectrum of spine cases, including complex and revision cases.
- Ability and interest in coordinating multidisciplinary care.
- Alignment with serving underserved patients and the organization’s patient-centered care model.
- Interest in a partnership and equity pathway.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients across the full spectrum of spine conditions.
- Exhaust appropriate conservative and non-operative care before recommending surgery.
- Perform spine procedures when clinically indicated, including minimally invasive surgery, cervical and lumbar fusion, reconstruction, revision, deformity correction, and surgical management of trauma, tumors, and infections.
- Coordinate care involving imaging, physical therapy, pain management, surgical planning, and postoperative rehabilitation.
- Participate in shared call.
- Contribute to clinical research, clinical trials, product development, or academic opportunities as applicable.
- Help build the spine practice through the partnership and equity pathway.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
- Partnership and equity pathway.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Malpractice coverage.
- CME allowance.
- 1–3 dedicated advanced practice providers per surgeon.
- Clinical research, product development, and academic opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
