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Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

Northwestern Medicine · Crystal Lake, IL

Posted October 17, 2026

Northwestern Medicine - Route 31 (Crystal Lake) · 420 State Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL, US, 60014

  • Pay: $645,000 – $825,000 per year
  • Employment: Full-Time (Days)
  • Location: Northwestern Medicine - Route 31 (Crystal Lake)
  • Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF90463M

Description

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

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.

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. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.

Employer

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine is an integrated academic health system serving Chicago and its suburbs, from the Streeterville flagship to the north, west, northwest and south suburbs. Its mission is Patients First, and it partners with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine on research and education.

The Northwestern Medicine system:

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago, the academic medical center, consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report
  • Central DuPage (Winfield), Delnor (Geneva), Lake Forest, Palos, Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock, Kishwaukee (DeKalb) and Valley West (Sandwich) hospitals, plus Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (Wheaton)
  • Northwestern Medical Group and regional medical groups, with outpatient centers, cancer centers and Immediate Care clinics across the region

Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Northwestern Medicine:

  • Work alongside some of the nation's best clinical talent, leading in medical innovation and breakthrough research
  • Teaching, research and faculty opportunities through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • A culture of physician leadership and involvement
  • Published pay ranges on every position, plus a CME allowance, paid time off, a well-being fund, 401(k), paid parental leave and malpractice insurance

Livability

40,436
Crystal Lake population
$292K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Chicago
42.7 mi
Pop. 8,489,066
Rockford
37.8 mi
Pop. 274,256
Round Lake Beach
16.2 mi
Pop. 252,224
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — McHenry County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$292K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,765
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 60014
48,568
Total residents
24,473
Male residents
24,095
Female residents
Age distribution
total
48,568
0-9
5,280
10-19
7,552
20-29
5,130
30-39
6,039
40-49
6,923
50-59
7,137
60-69
6,195
70-79
2,879
80+
1,433
Ethnicity
White
42,264
Black Or African American
536
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
114
Asian
1,560
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
1,095
Two Or More
2,999
Source: US Census Bureau
71
Walk Score — Very Walkable
52
Bike Score — Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 27.80 mi
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 39.50 mi
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) 81.10 mi
Source: FAA database
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
Northwestern Medicine · Crystal Lake, IL