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Orthopedic Hand Surgeon - Physician - Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois - Join a growing team
Trinity Health · Davenport, IA
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Orthopedic Hand Surgeon - Physician - Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois - Join a growing team
Davenport, IA
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the job
MercyOne Genesis, established in 1869, is a leading non-profit health system serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, offering comprehensive care through hospitals and affiliates. The role focuses on developing a new, high-demand hand & upper extremity program with strong institutional support and collaborative teams.
Requirements
- Fellowship trained in Hand & Upper Extremity
- ABOS Board Certified or Eligible
- Ability to obtain Iowa and Illinois licenses
- Strong clinical and surgical skills
- Excellent team communication
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Open to fellows and experienced surgeons
- Passion for comprehensive hand care
- Strong interpersonal skills
Full job description
Orthopedic Hand Surgeon - Join a Growing, High-Performing Team
MercyOne Genesis is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our expanding orthopedic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a foundational member of a new and rapidly growing orthopedic practicewith the ability to design, develop, and elevate a comprehensive Hand & Upper Extremity program from day one.
We are looking for a fellowship-trained surgeon passionate about the full spectrum of hand and upper extremity care, including complex fractures, nerve and tendon injuries, microsurgery, arthritis care, and elective procedures. With strong institutional support, dedicated OR access, and robust APP coverage, youll have the resources you need to build a thriving, high-demand practice.
Why Youll Love This Role
Shape a service line. As part of a new and expanding practice, youll have the autonomy to build and refine a best-in-class hand surgery program.
High-volume potential. With a large catchment area and strong referral streams, youll step into immediate surgical and clinical demand across hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow pathology.
Seamless collaboration. Work closely with emergency medicine, primary care, anesthesia, hospitalists, and therapy teams to support exceptional outcomes.
Work-life balance. A predictable schedule, shared call, and excellent support structure help you thrive both personally and professionally.
Position Highlights
* Level III Trauma Center
* Shared evening and weekend call (1:8)
* Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider support
* Highly collaborative multispecialty teams
* Strong institutional infrastructure and leadership support
Qualifications
* MD or DO
* Fellowship trained in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
* ABOS Board Certified or Board Eligible required
* Ability to obtain Iowa and Illinois medical licenses
* Strong clinical and surgical skill set with a passion for comprehensive hand and upper extremity care
* Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
* Open to graduating fellows and experienced surgeons
Compensation & Benefits
* Two-year guaranteed salary: $739,410, with production beginning at 10,650 wRVUs
* Straight production model beginning 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
* $6,000 annual CME allowance
* Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability - Benefits start day one!
* 401(k) with match + 457(b)
* Professional liability coverage
* PSLF eligible
* Autonomy to build the practice you envision with the support of a cohesive medical group and strong leadership
A Community Youll Love
Situated along the beautiful Mississippi River, the Quad Cities offer an unmatched blend of affordability, convenience, and culture. Enjoy:
* Safe, welcoming neighborhoods
* Top-rated public and private schools
* A vibrant arts and festival scene
* The Niabi Zoo, extensive riverfront trails, museums, and outdoor recreation
* Quick, convenient travel through the Quad Cities Airport
* 2.5 hours to Chicago and 1 hour to the University of Iowa
Its a community where you can build an exceptional careerand an exceptional life.
The Quad Cities (community nickname) is the largest metropolitan area on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Louis. It is three hours west of Chicago and two and a half hours east of Des Moines, Iowa. The area has recently been ranked as a best place to live and is known for safe neighborhoods, short commute times and a reasonable cost of living. The community is fortunate to have excellent schools, the Niabi Zoo, museums, fine arts, a local festival scene, minor league baseball and hockey, over 20 golf sources 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.
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.
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.
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
MercyOne Genesis is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our expanding orthopedic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a foundational member of a new and rapidly growing orthopedic practicewith the ability to design, develop, and elevate a comprehensive Hand & Upper Extremity program from day one.
We are looking for a fellowship-trained surgeon passionate about the full spectrum of hand and upper extremity care, including complex fractures, nerve and tendon injuries, microsurgery, arthritis care, and elective procedures. With strong institutional support, dedicated OR access, and robust APP coverage, youll have the resources you need to build a thriving, high-demand practice.
Why Youll Love This Role
Shape a service line. As part of a new and expanding practice, youll have the autonomy to build and refine a best-in-class hand surgery program.
High-volume potential. With a large catchment area and strong referral streams, youll step into immediate surgical and clinical demand across hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow pathology.
Seamless collaboration. Work closely with emergency medicine, primary care, anesthesia, hospitalists, and therapy teams to support exceptional outcomes.
Work-life balance. A predictable schedule, shared call, and excellent support structure help you thrive both personally and professionally.
Position Highlights
* Level III Trauma Center
* Shared evening and weekend call (1:8)
* Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider support
* Highly collaborative multispecialty teams
* Strong institutional infrastructure and leadership support
Qualifications
* MD or DO
* Fellowship trained in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
* ABOS Board Certified or Board Eligible required
* Ability to obtain Iowa and Illinois medical licenses
* Strong clinical and surgical skill set with a passion for comprehensive hand and upper extremity care
* Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
* Open to graduating fellows and experienced surgeons
Compensation & Benefits
* Two-year guaranteed salary: $739,410, with production beginning at 10,650 wRVUs
* Straight production model beginning 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
* $6,000 annual CME allowance
* Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability - Benefits start day one!
* 401(k) with match + 457(b)
* Professional liability coverage
* PSLF eligible
* Autonomy to build the practice you envision with the support of a cohesive medical group and strong leadership
A Community Youll Love
Situated along the beautiful Mississippi River, the Quad Cities offer an unmatched blend of affordability, convenience, and culture. Enjoy:
* Safe, welcoming neighborhoods
* Top-rated public and private schools
* A vibrant arts and festival scene
* The Niabi Zoo, extensive riverfront trails, museums, and outdoor recreation
* Quick, convenient travel through the Quad Cities Airport
* 2.5 hours to Chicago and 1 hour to the University of Iowa
Its a community where you can build an exceptional careerand an exceptional life.
The Quad Cities (community nickname) is the largest metropolitan area on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Louis. It is three hours west of Chicago and two and a half hours east of Des Moines, Iowa. The area has recently been ranked as a best place to live and is known for safe neighborhoods, short commute times and a reasonable cost of living. The community is fortunate to have excellent schools, the Niabi Zoo, museums, fine arts, a local festival scene, minor league baseball and hockey, over 20 golf sources 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.
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.
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.
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
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