Physician - General Surgery

Olympia Fields Franciscan Medical Pavilion

3700 203rd St Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

Franciscan Health Olympia Fieldsis seeking a dedicated and skilled General Surgeon who is passionate about providing high-quality patient care while contributing to the education and development of future surgeons. The ideal candidate has broad-based clinical expertise in general surgery, a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be board-certified in General Surgery and possess or be eligible for an Illinois medical license.

In addition to clinical excellence, we are looking for a surgeon who is enthusiastic about academic medicine and surgical education. The General Surgeon is a core faculty member who is actively involved in our ACGME-accredited Surgery residency program, engaging in clinical and didactic teaching, supervising residents and medical students, and participating in curriculum development, quality improvement, and scholarly activity. Prior experience in teaching or educational administration is required, and the successful candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills, professionalism, and genuine interest in mentoring the next generation of physicians.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collegial, mission-driven environment and is eager to contribute to a growing independent academic medical center in south suburban Chicago. As part of our institution, the General Surgeon will join a clinical learning environment committed to advancing healthcare quality and clinical excellence. We value individuals who bring energy, innovation, and compassion to their work and who are focused on contributing to great outcomes for our patients and our learners.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide comprehensive surgical care, including elective and emergency procedures

Demonstrate commitment to the delivery of safe, equitable, high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care

Participate as a core faculty member in the ACGME-accredited Surgery residency program, devoting substantial effort to the teaching and supervision of residents

Support and contribute to processes for curriculum development, and resident and program evaluation

Engage in scholarly activity

Foster a culture of mentorship, professionalism, and continuous improvement

Qualifications :

Board-certified in General Surgery - Required

Minimum of 3-5 years post-residency clinical experience - Required

Demonstrated experience in medical education, including resident teaching and program operations - Required

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois

Demonstrated ongoing clinical activity

Demonstrated ongoing scholarly activity

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT :

Flexible full-time schedule

Average surgical volume : varies by season

Up-to-date technologies and state-of-the-art surgical equipment

Epic electronic medical record

Opportunity to focus on a subspecialty of general surgery

WHO WE ARE :

Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC has assembled an unmatched team of accomplished physicians to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages across a broad spectrum of specialties and disciplines. The south and southwest suburbs now have a physician group comprised entirely of doctors that have developed experience and expertise in specific specialties.

In addition to developing clinical expertise in their specialties, Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC doctors strongly embrace the philosophy that comfort, compassion and patient satisfaction are key elements of quality care. So, we take our time. We listen. We counsel. We strive to always provide personalized, continuous attention to our patients throughout every phase of their care journeyensuring consistency, trust, and compassionate support from start to finish.

WHAT WE OFFER :

At Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC we strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include :

Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives

Generous start-up and retention bonuses; relocation allowance

Paid malpractice

27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend

Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance

Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)

Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability

Customized marketing support

Leadership development through board and committee opportunities

WHERE WE LIVE :

Olympia Fields is a suburb of Chicago without the hustle and bustle of living downtown. It offers an affordable cost of living with excellent school options including private and public schools. Park your car and ride the Olympia Fields Metra into downtown Chicago or neighboring cities. Diverse employment base with a good commercially insured base of employees.

MORE INFORMATION :

For more information, please contact Physician and Provider Services Team at practice@franciscanalliance.org or (844) 376-3627.

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED : Never or Rarely

JOB RANGE :

Physician - General Surgery $407,252 - $562,704

INCENTIVE :

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org .