General Surgeon (Trauma/Surgical Critical Care)

Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL is seeking a Board-Certified General Surgeon with Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Experience to join our Surgical team!

Saint Joseph Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 489-bed facility and the leading hospital in the Joliet area, where we offer comprehensive specialty and 24/7 emergency care, complemented by our Level II trauma center.

Position Highlights

The role will involve a mix of trauma care, emergency general surgery, elective general surgery, and some surgical critical care.

• Provide comprehensive surgical care for trauma patients, including initial evaluation, resuscitation, operative intervention, and postoperative management in a Level II Trauma Center.
• Perform emergency general surgery procedures (e.g., for acute appendicitis, bowel obstruction, perforated viscera, cholecystitis, and soft tissue infections).
• Manage critically ill surgical patients in the ICU, including ventilator management, hemodynamic support, and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Perform a range of general surgery procedures, both elective and emergent (e.g., hernia repairs, breast surgery, colorectal procedures, and basic thoracic/vascular as needed).
• Collaborate with emergency medicine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and other specialties for complex trauma cases.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
• Completion of a fellowship in Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, or Trauma Surgery preferred.
• Added qualification (or eligibility for) in Surgical Critical Care from the ABS strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in trauma surgery and management of critically injured patients (e.g. prior work in a Level I or II trauma center.
• Current ATLS certification required (or willing to obtain).
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $430,000-450,000 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

About Saint Joseph Medical Center:
Saint Joseph Medical Center is a Joint Commission Accredited 489-bed facility and the leading hospital in the Joliet area, where we offer comprehensive specialty and 24/7 emergency care, complemented by our Level II trauma center. Our expert surgical teams are equipped to handle serious and life-threatening conditions, ensuring that patient needs are prioritized through attentive listening and tailored care. As a premier destination for specialty services, we excel in areas such as cardiology, oncology, stroke care, orthopedics, and womens health.

About Prime Healthcare:
Founded in 2001 by Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime Healthcare is one of the largest physician-led health systems in the U.S., with 51 hospitals and over 360 outpatient locations across 14 states. Eighteen hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Recognized as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and awarded the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award in 2021, Prime Healthcare is committed to saving and transforming hospitals and expanding access to quality care in underserved communities.