Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon Locum Opportunity | Aurora, IL

Job description

We’re seeking a Sports Medicine fellowship‑trained Orthopedic Surgeon for a locum tenens opportunity in Aurora, Illinois, supporting a Level II Trauma Center with a high‑volume sports medicine service. This is a clinic + OR role with shared call, strong APP support, and a bread‑and‑butter sports case mix.
Interested or want details? Reach out directly:
Heather Kylen | Sr. Recruiter – Aya Locums
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Highlights

Locum Tenens – 1099
Start Date: July 6, 2026 (ASAP considered)
Assignment Length: 6 months
Level II Trauma Center
Mix of clinic and OR time
Strong APP support (first assist + post‑op care)
EMR: Epic
Travel covered
Temporary privileges available (~3 months)


Schedule

4 days per week total

2 clinic days: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1‑hour lunch)
2 OR days: start 7:30 AM


OR days currently Monday & Friday (flexible for the right provider)
Balanced clinic/OR workflow


Call Requirements

Weekend call: ~1 in 7 weekends

Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 7:00 AM


Weeknight call: Shared with 6 surgeons

Some weeks no call, others up to 1 night
ER phone consults + inpatient rounding as required by bylaws


APPs assist with:

ER calls overnight
OR first assist
Post‑op management




Clinical Focus & Case Mix

Traditional Sports Medicine Orthopedics
Required experience:

Multi‑ligament knee procedures (ACL / MCL / PCL)
Hip arthroscopy
Meniscus and ligament reconstruction


High‑volume sports practice
Approximate volume:

25–30 clinic patients/day
8–10 surgeries/week




Practice Environment

Level II Trauma Center
Orthopedic service includes:

6 Orthopedic Surgeons
11 physician providers total


APPs handle post‑op visits and OR first assist
Collaborative, team‑based coverage model


Requirements

Sports Medicine fellowship‑trained Orthopedic Surgeon
Required skills:

Multi‑ligament knee reconstruction
Hip arthroscopy


Active Illinois license or IMLC
DEA required
Comfortable in clinic, OR, trauma consult, and call coverage
Strong communication skills


This role is ideal for sports medicine surgeons seeking:

High‑volume sports cases
Balanced clinic/OR time
APP‑supported call
Chicago‑area locums with travel coverage

• Start Date: July 6, 2026 (ASAP considered)
• Mix of clinic and OR time
• Assignment Length: 6 months