Academic Pediatric General Surgery Physician in Central Illinois

High Case Volume | Strong Support | Program-Building Role

Join a dedicated academic surgical team in Central Illinois where you can leverage immediate high case volumes and a robust research infrastructure to advance your career. This role is perfect for a surgeon who values teaching and program development within a stable, resident-supported environment. Build your legacy while shaping the future of pediatric surgical care in a community committed to keeping specialty services local.

• Join a collaborative team with 1 Pediatric Surgeon, experienced NP, and resident support
• ~500 annual cases across a broad mix: hernias, g-tubes, pectus, Hirschsprung's, and neonatal surgery (NEC, gastroschisis, EA/TEF, CPAMs, anorectal malformations, etc.)
• Dedicated OR block time, ½ day admin, and clinic hours 8-3:30
• Call: ~10 days/month with resident coverage
• Average 40 operative cases/month per surgeon

• Full faculty appointment at an accredited medical school
• Teaching residents & medical students
• Access to robust research infrastructure, including statistical and clinical research support
• Academic rank open (Assistant-Professor)

• Pediatric Surgery fellowship-trained; BE/BC
• Eligible for Illinois licensure
• Experienced candidates preferred; strong new graduates welcome
• Interest in program development, mentorship, and potential leadership
• Visa sponsorship considered

• Hybrid compensation model: University base + RVU-driven clinical salary
• Additional call stipend
• Sign-on and relocation assistance offered
• Marketing and referral support from dedicated physician outreach staff

• Developing a formal chest wall center
• Expanding complex neonatal and oncology capabilities
• Strategic goal: retain all regional pediatric surgery referrals locally

Apply today to learn how this unique opportunity can align with your long-term career vision and personal priorities

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.