Trauma Surgeon PRN

Intermountain Health

5d • $7 - $1,000

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.” Located along Colorado’s Front Range, Lafayette offers small‑town charm, year‑round recreational opportunities, and easy access to the Rocky Mountains and the Denver-Boulder corridor. The city is known for its vibrant arts scene and welcoming, family‑friendly events. About this role: As a Trauma Surgeon at Good Sam, you will work with a collaborative team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering high‑quality care and an excellent patient experience. In this role, you will provide trauma call coverage on an as-needed basis as part of a shared call pool and perform acute care surgery while on call, including procedures such as cholecystectomies and hernia repairs. You will participate in a rotational primary and backup call schedule and collaborate closely with a team of trauma and general/trauma surgeons. Based on interest and departmental needs, you may also have the opportunity to maintain an elective surgical volume. You’ll practice at Good Samaritan Hospital You'll provide coverage for PTO, medical leave, and/or extended absences on an as needed basis. You’ll help cover call responsibilities with a team of 5 surgeons, including: 2 dedicated traumatologists 3 general/trauma surgeons You’ll have the opportunity to maintain a small volume of elective cases, which are compensated separately with bonus opportunity, if interested

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery
• Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
• BLS, ACLS, ATLS and DEA certifications required prior to start date
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process
• Prior independent practice experience as a trauma/acute care surgeon

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an ICU or Critical Care Fellowship
• Prior experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center
• Candidates with Level III experience may be considered if supported by a strong trauma caseload

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma call coverage on an as-needed basis as part of a shared call pool
• Perform acute care surgery while on call, including procedures such as cholecystectomies and hernia repairs
• Participate in a rotational primary and backup call schedule
• Collaborate closely with a team of trauma and general/trauma surgeons
• Maintain an elective surgical volume (based on interest and departmental needs)
• Provide coverage for PTO, medical leave, and/or extended absences on an as needed basis
• Help cover call responsibilities with a team of 5 surgeons

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees