Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint/Adult Reconstruction

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon to help build and lead its adult reconstruction service line. The practice is a full-spectrum musculoskeletal organization with 16 clinics across Chicagoland, providing orthopedic care, surgery, physical therapy, and related services. Genesis has an established population of hip and knee patients evaluated and ready for surgical care, and the surgeon can expect an established case volume of approximately 400–600 cases per year from day one, with significant opportunity to grow the service line.

The role is suited to a surgeon interested in building referral relationships, improving workflows, developing teams, and creating a high-performing joint replacement program. The practice emphasizes measurable clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, value-based care, and equitable treatment for patients across socioeconomic backgrounds. Genesis also offers a pathway toward physician partnership and equity for physicians interested in building the program for the long term.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Licensed in Illinois or eligible for Illinois licensure.
• Demonstrated experience performing primary total hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Builder’s mindset and interest in developing a joint replacement program.
• Commitment to measurable clinical outcomes, pain relief, function, and patient satisfaction.
• Data-driven approach and interest in improving efficiency and reducing unnecessary costs.
• Patient-first philosophy and commitment to providing all patients the same level of expertise, attention, and respect.

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction / Hip & Knee.
• Experience with revision and complex arthroplasty.
• Interest in developing a comprehensive total joint service line.
• Interest in value-based care and outcomes measurement.
• Interest in physician partnership and equity.

Responsibilities

• Help build and lead the adult reconstruction service line.
• Perform primary total hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Build referral relationships, improve workflows, and develop teams.
• Track clinical results and work continuously to improve outcomes.
• Contribute to developing a high-performing joint replacement program.
• Support the practice’s interest in value-based care, including episodes, bundles, and cost-per-case.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Partnership and equity pathway.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Malpractice coverage.
• CME allowance.
• Shared call.
• 1–3 APPs per surgeon to support the surgical caseload.
• Hospital rounding support from fellowship-trained APPs.
• Scribe and AI-enabled documentation support.
• Two-room OR setup with dedicated teams.
• PA/SA surgical support, one per room.
• Access to robotic surgical systems.
• EPIC EMR.
• Clinical research opportunities.
• Product development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree