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

Company: Trinity Health
Location: Davenport
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon - Premier Adult Reconstruction Program MercyOne Genesis is seeking a BC/BE Total Joint / Adult Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing orthopedic team. This is a unique opportunity to be a foundational member of a new orthopedic practice, with the ability to shape the direction of our joint replacement program from the ground up. We are looking for a surgeon who is passionate about complex primary and revision joint arthroplasty, committed to delivering exceptional outcomes, and eager to practice in a collaborative, well?supported environment. With strong system infrastructure, dedicated OR access, and robust APP support, youll have everything you need to build a thriving practice. Why Youll Love This Role * Come build something new. As part of a new and expanding practice, youll have the autonomy to help design, grow, and refine a high-performing adult reconstruction program. * High-volume potential. With a large regional draw and an established referral base, youll have immediate access to a wide variety of cases. * Well-integrated care team. Work closely with anesthesiology, hospitalists, primary care, and rehabilitation to support ideal outcomes for joint replacement patients. * Work-life balance. Predictable schedule, strong support, and a collaborative call model 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 * Excellent infrastructure with highly collaborative multispecialty teams Qualifications * MD or DO * Fellowship trained in Adult Reconstruction / Total Joint Arthroplasty preferred * 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 total joints and revision work * Excellent communication and team collaboration skills * Open to graduating fellows and experienced surgeons Compensation & Benefits * Two-year guaranteed salary: $739,410, plus production beginning at 10,650 wRVUs * Straight production model starting in 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 on day one! * 401(k) with match 457(b) * Professional liability coverage * PSLF eligible * Autonomy to build the practice you want, supported by a cohesive medical group and strong leadership A Community Youll Love Located along the beautiful Mississippi River, the Quad Cities offer an ideal blend of affordability, convenience, and culture. Enjoy: * Safe, family-friendly neighborhoods * Top-rated public and private schools * Vibrant local festivals and arts community * Niabi Zoo, riverfront trails, museums, and outdoor recreation * Easy travel from Quad Cities Airport * Only 2.5 hours to Chicago and 1 hour to the University of Iowa Its a place where you can build a rewarding career and an exceptional life. 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 www.trinity-health.org.

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