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Physician: Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon - Orland Park and Mokena, IL

Northwestern Medicine · Orland Park, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Weekday and weekend call is equitably shared. What would you want to know about it?

What they are checking: The posting says it is shared but not what it involves.

Clinics at Orland Park and Mokena, with operating at Palos. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting names all three sites.

What would you do

Three clinic days and two operating days. How do you keep both full and efficient?

What they are checking: The posting states the split precisely.

How do you counsel a patient whose recovery will take months of non-weight bearing?

What they are checking: Foot and ankle recovery asks more of patients than almost any other orthopedic subspecialty.

How would you build a referral base in the southwest suburbs?

What they are checking: The posting places the practice in Orland Park and Mokena, serving the southwest suburbs.

About the work

Tell me about your foot and ankle fellowship and the cases you do most.

What they are checking: The posting requires fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery.

How do you decide between operating and managing a foot or ankle problem without surgery?

What they are checking: The defining clinical judgment in the specialty.

How do you approach a diabetic foot problem?

What they are checking: A large share of foot and ankle practice and the stakes are limb loss.

How do you decide whether a case belongs at the hospital or the surgery centre?

What they are checking: The posting names privileges at Palos Hospital and Orland Park Surgical Center.

Where are you with board certification?

What they are checking: The posting states board eligible or board certified.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a full-time board eligible/board certified Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, well‑established orthopedic service line in the south suburbs of Chicago. • Clinic opportunities in Orland Park, IL and Mokena, IL • The community is exceptional with excellent schools, parks, restaurants and plenty of amenities. Easy access to Chicago by car or commuter train. • Hospital/OR privileges at NM Palos Hospital and NM Orland Park Surgical Center • 3 clinic days/2 OR days • Weekday and weekend call schedules is equitably shared • Outstanding compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund • EPIC electronic health record system Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is located just 20 miles from downtown Chicago and proudly serves the southwest suburbs of Chicago near Orland Park. The hospital is a 428 licensed bed facility and is nestled in a highly desirable area of Chicagoland, surrounded by many forest preserves. • BE/BC • Fellowship trained in Foot and Ankle Surgery All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

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