Trauma Surgeon

Intermountain Health

2d•$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.” 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 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 Your schedule will be approximately 8 primary call days per month and approximately 5 backup call days per month You will have primary call structure options that include 24-hour call shifts, or in certain circumstances, split 12-hour shifts You’ll share call responsibilities with a team of 5 surgeons, including: 2 dedicated traumatologists 3 general/trauma surgeons If interested, tou’ll have the opportunity to maintain a small volume of elective cases, which are compensated separately with bonus opportunity 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. What you’ll bring: 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 Preferences: 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 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 Lafayette, CO Lafayette is a thriving Front Range community of approximately 30,000 residents, offering stunning mountain views and easy access to outdoor recreation year‑round. Located between Boulder and Denver, Lafayette provides quick access to universities, cultural attractions, and international air travel. Residents enjoy nearby trails, parks, Waneka Lake, and open space, along with a vibrant downtown and strong sense of community. With close proximity to the Rocky Mountains and urban conveniences, Lafayette offers an exceptional Colorado lifestyle. Good Samaritan Hospital is a 234-bed Level II Trauma Center. Our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Opening in 2004, Good Samaritan Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, and a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence. We’re especially proud of our people, who helped win us the Outstanding Patience Experience Award for 2021, 2022, and 2023 according to Healthgrades. Location: Good Samaritan Medical Office Pavilion Work City: LaFayette Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99 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 is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Sign up for job alerts! Click ‘sign in’ at the top right corner, create a candidate account, and when we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email [email protected]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match. 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. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

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 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

Benefits

generous benefits package
paid time off
license reimbursement
malpractice insurance coverage
annual CME allowance
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

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