Orthopedic Spine Surgeon (Joliet, IL)
About The Position
Spine surgery is a critical and high-stakes field within orthopedics, dealing with patients who have often exhausted conservative treatments and are experiencing significant pain and fear. This role is for a surgeon who understands the complexities of patient care and is looking to practice within a system that prioritizes patient well-being over administrative hurdles. Genesis offers a unique opportunity to practice within a full-spectrum Musculoskeletal (MSK) platform that includes 16 clinics across Chicagoland, integrating surgery with physical therapy. The practice model emphasizes surgery as a last resort, providing the necessary clinical infrastructure to exhaust conservative care options like physical therapy, injections, imaging, and pain management before considering surgical intervention. The position offers a high-volume patient population that is underserved and requires thorough, individualized treatment. This is a partnership-track role with significant equity potential for a surgeon committed to building and advancing the practice.
Requirements
- BC/BE in orthopedic surgery.
- Fellowship training in spine surgery.
- Licensed in Illinois or eligible for licensure.
- Belief in prioritizing conservative care first.
- Technical proficiency across the full spectrum of spine surgery (cervical to lumbar, decompression to complex reconstruction, primary to revision).
- Ability to think in systems and understand the coordination required for spine patient care (imaging, PT, pain management, surgical planning, post-op rehab).
- Mission alignment with providing care to underserved populations.
- Desire for equity and partnership, not just a salary.
Responsibilities
- Perform the full spectrum of spine surgeries, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar degenerative disease.
- Treat patients with disc herniation and radiculopathy.
- Perform spinal stenosis and decompression procedures.
- Conduct minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS).
- Perform cervical and lumbar fusion using anterior, posterior, and lateral approaches.
- Undertake complex spinal reconstruction and revision surgery.
- Manage deformity correction, including scoliosis, kyphosis, and sagittal imbalance.
- Treat trauma cases, such as vertebral fractures, instability, and cord injury.
- Manage tumor and infection cases, including evaluation and surgical management.
- Perform motion preservation and disc replacement procedures.
- Utilize Genesis's clinical trial infrastructure.
- Participate in product development opportunities.
- Contribute to research that advances spine surgery.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based incentives
- Partnership and equity pathway
- Full benefits (health, dental, vision)
- Retirement plan
- Malpractice coverage
- CME allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
