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Physician: Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon - Crystal Lake, IL

Northwestern Medicine · Crystal Lake, 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

How do you work with the six other orthopedic physicians already there?

What they are checking: The posting states the team is seven physicians including this role.

What would you want to know about the call arrangement here?

What they are checking: The posting leaves it out and trauma call is what defines the specialty.

What would you want to know about operating room access for urgent cases?

What they are checking: Trauma needs theatre time at short notice and the posting does not address it.

Privileges at Huntley and McHenry, with the practice at Crystal Lake. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting names both hospitals and the practice base.

What would you do

You would be the first fellowship trained trauma surgeon here. What would your first six months look like?

What they are checking: The posting states that plainly and it is the whole shape of the job.

How would you build a trauma service with a team that has not had one?

What they are checking: Being first means building the pathway, not joining it.

About the work

Tell me about your orthopedic trauma fellowship and practice.

What they are checking: The posting requires fellowship training in orthopedic trauma.

What is your case mix, and what do you most want to be doing?

What they are checking: Trauma practice ranges from periarticular fractures to polytrauma.

How do you manage a patient with a limb at risk of compartment syndrome?

What they are checking: The emergency that defines orthopedic trauma.

How do you decide a case needs a larger center?

What they are checking: The posting names community hospitals at Huntley and McHenry.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group (NMRMG) is actively recruiting for a fellowship trained, BE/BC Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join our growing Orthopedics practice in Crystal Lake and Huntley, IL, located in northwest suburbs of Chicago. • Join a team of 7 orthopedic physicians • Will be first fellowship trained trauma surgeon • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance • Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund • Hospital and OR privileges at NM Huntley and McHenry Hospitals • EPIC electronic health record system Fellowship trained, BE/BC 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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