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General Surgeon

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group·Kankakee, Illinois

$430,000 - $450,000/yrFull TimeOn Site5-10 yrsPosted 4 months ago
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General Surgeon · $430,000 - $450,000/yr

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  • 3 similar openings in the Kankakee area

About the role

The surgeon will provide a full range of general surgical services, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency procedures. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in teaching surgery residents and medical students.

Overview General Surgeon – St. Mary's Hospital Organization

  • Prime
  • HealthcareLocation:
  • Kankakee,
  • ILPosition
  • Type:
  • Full-TimeSpecialty: General Surgery⸻About the OpportunitySt. Mary's Hospital, a proud member of the Prime Healthcare network, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon to join our growing surgical team in Kankakee, Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established hospital known for its commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and community service.The ideal candidate will provide a full range of general surgical services, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency procedures, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and support staff. Why Join St.Mary's Hospital & Prime Healthcare
  • Competitive compensation package, including base salary
  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
  • CME allowance
  • Collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
  • Access to the extensive resources of Prime Healthcare’s nationwide network.
  • Opportunity to serve a diverse and vibrant community in the south suburbs of Chicago.

Responsibilities

We staff a suburban acute care emergency room and are looking for a well-trained general surgeon to join us. Case mix includes bread and butter general surgery operations along with acute care surgery. Current services provided include a broad range of elective general surgery, endoscopy, as well as urgent surgery. In-house call not required (60 minute response time).

Qualifications

  • We seek a full time general surgeon with an interest in becoming a partner in a suburban practice. The candidate should be interested in practicing a wide range of general surgical procedures, as well as working with and teaching surgery residents and medical students
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery (ABMS or AOA).
  • Current and unrestricted Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • Current DEA registration.
  • Excellent interpersonal, clinical, and communication skills.
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Pay Transparency 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. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an accredited General Surgery residency program. They must be Board Certified or Board Eligible and possess a current, unrestricted Illinois medical license.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Teaching
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Endoscopy
  • Patient-centered care
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Emergency procedures
  • Clinical excellence
  • Surgical procedures
  • Inpatient care
  • Outpatient care
  • General surgery
  • Acute care surgery

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • 401k
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • CME allowance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$430,000 - $450,000/yr
Location
Kankakee, Illinois
Posted
Apr 21, 2026
Closes
Apr 21, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 54 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states, providing over 3.0 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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