Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

Quick Facts

• Role: Permanent Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon
• Location: Davenport, Iowa (Quad Cities – Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois)
• Call: Shared call schedule (1:8 evenings & weekends)
• Work-life balance: Excellent

Description

Build a comprehensive Sports Medicine service in a Level III Trauma Center with immediate, high-volume surgical cases and dedicated OR access. Perform advanced arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration procedures, and shoulder and knee surgery with dedicated APP support and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Shape and grow a premier Sports Medicine program
• Provide immediate high-volume surgical care
• Deliver advanced procedures including arthroscopy/ligament reconstruction and cartilage restoration
• Perform shoulder and knee surgeries

Benefits

• $739,000 guaranteed for the first 2 years
• Year 3 production model with $1M+ earning potential
• $100,000 recruitment bonus
• Up to $15,000 relocation assistance
• PSLF eligible
• 4 weeks PTO + 1 week CME + 6 paid holidays
• $6,000 annual CME allowance
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match + 457(b)
• Paid professional liability coverage

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
• ABOS board certified or board eligible
• Eligible for Iowa & Illinois medical licenses
• Strong arthroscopic and open sports surgery skills
• Active DEA
• Current BLS certification
• Clean malpractice and license history preferred
• No J-1 visa sponsorship
• No H-1B visa sponsorship