General Surgeon

Intermountain Health•Denver, CO

19h•$7 - $1,000•Onsite

About The Position

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” With its thriving metro area, rich cultural amenities, and proximity to world‑class outdoor recreation, Denver offers an exceptional quality of life for professionals and families alike. It’s a place where opportunity, growth, and adventure come together, offering endless ways to make it your own. About this role: As a General Surgeon at Intermountain Health, you’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high‑quality care and an exceptional patient experience. In this role, you will support the Hernia Center of Excellence at Saint Joseph Hospital, helping to build and expand a complex hernia program. You will play a vital part in growing surgical volume through outreach, program development, and community and regional engagement. You’ll also work closely with surgical residents, providing opportunities to be a part of an environment that strengthens patient care and supports professional growth. How we'll support you: We care about your well-being, which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package. About us: Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 400 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across six states in the Mountain West. Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values. Intermountain Health was recently recognized by the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine award for our commitment to physician wellbeing. We also received the Lorna Breen Wellbeing First Champion award. What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes Life in Denver, CO Denver blends Old West charm with modern urban energy, from historic Larimer Square to cultural attractions like the Denver Art Museum and the Molly Brown mansion. Its proximity to the Rocky Mountains makes outdoor adventure a way of life, with world‑class ski resorts just a short drive away. The Metro Denver area is thriving, with a fast‑growing population, a strong economy, and a median household income well above the national average. It’s no surprise people choose to call the Mile High City home. About Saint Joseph Hospital: Saint Joseph Hospital is a 360 bed level IV trauma center right in downtown Denver. While the hospital was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth in 1873, a new state-of-the-art hospital was opened in 2014. Saint Joseph also has a general surgery residency program, the oldest in Colorado, that accepts six new residents each year.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery; fellowship training in advanced GI/MIS is preferred
Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
BLS and DEA
Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process

Nice To Haves

fellowship training in advanced GI/MIS

Responsibilities

Support the Hernia Center of Excellence at Saint Joseph Hospital, helping to build and expand a complex hernia program.
Play a vital part in growing surgical volume through outreach, program development, and community and regional engagement.
Work closely with surgical residents, providing opportunities to be a part of an environment that strengthens patient care and supports professional growth.