ORTHOPEDIC CENTER OF ILLINOIS (OCI) NAMED ONE OF THE  
“BEST PLACES TO WORK” IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

Springfield, IL – The Orthopedic Center of Illinois (OCI) is pleased to announce the company has been named one of the “Best Places to Work” in central Illinois.  The program, sponsored by the Springfield Business Journal and United Community Bank, annually recognizes top companies in central Illinois that foster an environment dedicated to their employees’ growth and a quality workplace.

“OCI acknowledges that patients have a choice for an orthopedic physician and we strive to fulfill the trust they put in us,” said Lori Roethemeyer, CEO.  “We hire, retain, and develop the best employees so that we can provide our patients the best care available,” she added. 

Employees are provided with excellent benefits – including 100% matching on their 401k, paid time off, health insurance, gym memberships, and much more.  In addition, the company has established the Orthopedic Center of Illinois Foundation (OCIF), a non-profit charitable organization that promotes musculoskeletal care in our community.  Since its inception in 2004, OCIF has given over $100,000 to local charities OCIF also established two scholarships for college-bound graduating seniors.

The Springfield Business Journal received sixty-one nominations for this honor.  The selection committee reviewed each application for employee compensation, benefits, and people practices.   OCI, along with Brandt Consolidated and Lincoln Land Community College (the other two winning organizations) were recognized in the January issue of the Springfield Business Journal and will be honored at a ceremony later this month.