Orthopedic Surgeon - Physician - Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois - $100,000 bonus!

Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon - Physician - Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois - $100,000 bonus!

General Orthopedic Surgeon – Join a Growing, High-Performing Team

MercyOne Genesis is seeking a BC/BE General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our expanding orthopedic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key member of a new and rapidly developing orthopedic practice, offering broad-based orthopedic care with the autonomy to tailor your practice to your interests.

We are looking for a surgeon skilled in the full spectrum of general orthopedics—including fracture care, sports injuries, joint conditions, arthroscopy, and elective procedures—who is committed to delivering excellent outcomes in a collaborative, patient?centered environment. With strong institutional support, dedicated OR access, and robust APP coverage, you’ll step into a role designed for both immediate impact and long-term growth.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Help shape a new orthopedic program. Join a practice in growth mode with the opportunity to build and influence clinical pathways, service offerings, and patient experience.

High, diverse case volume. With a large regional referral base, you’ll enjoy immediate demand across general orthopedics, from acute injuries to elective procedures.

Strong multidisciplinary collaboration. Work seamlessly with emergency medicine, primary care, anesthesia, hospitalists, physical therapy, and pain management teams.

Balanced lifestyle. Enjoy a predictable schedule, shared call, and strong clinical support to help you thrive in your career and at home.

Position Highlights

Level III Trauma Center

Shared evening and weekend call (1:8)

Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider support

Collaborative multispecialty environment

Strong infrastructure and leadership support

Qualifications

MD or DO

ABOS Board Certified or Board Eligible required

Ability to obtain Iowa and Illinois medical licenses

Broad clinical and surgical skill set in general orthopedics

Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Open to graduating residents/fellows and experienced surgeons

Compensation & Benefits

Two-year guaranteed salary: $739,410, with production beginning at 10,650 wRVUs

Straight production model starting year 3

Potential to earn $1M+ annually

$100,000 recruitment incentive

Relocation assistance up to $15,000

Generous time off: 4 weeks PTO, 1 week CME, 6 paid holidays

$5,000 annual CME allowance

Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability - Benefits begin on day one!

401(k) with match + 457(b)

Professional liability coverage

PSLF eligible

Autonomy to shape your ideal practice within a supportive medical group

A Community You’ll Love

Located along the scenic Mississippi River, the Quad Cities offer an outstanding quality of life—affordable, friendly, and filled with opportunities:

Safe, welcoming neighborhoods

Excellent public and private schools

Thriving festival and arts scene

Niabi Zoo, riverfront trails, museums, and abundant outdoor recreation

Easy travel through the Quad Cities Airport

Just 2.5 hours to Chicago and 1 hour to the University of Iowa

It’s an ideal place to build an exceptional orthopedic career and a fulfilling life outside of work.

ABOUT THE HEALTH SYSTEM

MercyOne Genesis, established in 1869, is one of the largest employers in the Quad Cities, boasting a workforce of over 5,000 employees. The non-profit regional health system serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. The system offers a comprehensive continuum of health care services through its network of hospitals and affiliates. Its hospitals include Genesis Medical Center locations in Davenport (East Rusholme Street and West Central Park Avenue), DeWitt, Aledo, and Silvis, as well as the management of Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa. Throughout its history, MercyOne Genesis has been recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. MercyOne Genesis and its affiliates provide a full continuum of health services while fostering strong community ties in the vibrant Quad Cities region.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

The Quad Cities offers safe communities, excellent public schools, and affordability, while providing an amazing professional opportunity for someone who wants to be busy. The largest metropolitan area on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Louis, the Quad Cities is three hours west of Chicago and one hour east of the University of Iowa in Iowa City (Go Hawkeyes!). The area has recently been ranked best place to live. The community is fortunate to support the Niabi Zoo, museums, fine arts, a local festival scene, minor league baseball and hockey, and many seasonal outdoor activities. The John Deere Classic, PGA Tour event, and the Bix 7 road race bring in people from all over the world every summer.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org.

Opportunity criteria

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Candidate Type: MD, DO

Visa Accepted: H-1B

Salary Range: Not Specified

Loan Repayment: Not Specified

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonuses Offered: Starting, Relocation

Not-for-profit: 501(c)(3)

Recruiting contact: Tiffany Circello tiffany.circello@mercyone.org