Acute Care Surgeon

Job Description: To provide medical expertise to support patients in living the healthiest lives possible. 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.” Salt Lake City offers an exceptional lifestyle with easy access to world-class skiing, five national parks, and a vibrant cultural scene featuring symphony, ballet, Broadway theater, and professional sports. About this role: As a physician in the Division of Acute Care Surgery, you’ll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality care and an excellent patient experience. This position will specifically focus on emergency general surgery (EGS) care. You’ll manage the full spectrum of EGS conditions as defined by the American College of Surgeons, including: Acute abdomen/peritonitis Soft tissue infections Gallbladder disease GI obstruction Pancreatitis Diverticular disease Appendicitis GI bleeding Perforated peptic ulcer Incarcerated hernia Additional responsibilities include responding to trauma activations, supporting an EGS outpatient clinic, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and teaching medical students and residents. Preference will be given to candidates with minimally invasive surgical skills and/or experience in spine exposure procedures. Robotic platform access is robust. Schedule & Clinical Expectations: Schedule : 14 12-hour restricted shifts on the EGS service per month Telehealth : Provide EGS care via telehealth for our transfer center and sister facilities Clinic : One day per week for post-op and semi-urgent follow-ups Elective Surgery : De-emphasized but supported with OR block time Call : Hospital-based with <30-minute response time; no in-house requirement Location: Avenues Specialty Clinic and LDS Hospital Compensation & Benefits : This position offers a competitive salary, a bonus incentive plan, and relocation assistance, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and an annual CME allowance. What you’ll bring: MD or DO from an accredited medical or osteopathic school Completion of General Surgery residency BC/BE General Surgery Board certification in critical care not required Utah medical license (active or eligible) 3–5 years post-training experience preferred Experience in EGS or fellowship in Minimally Invasive or Acute Care Surgery preferred Must successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process We are not able to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)