General Surgeon

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Brighton; On-site; AUD 651,000 - 1,012,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Malpractice insurance coverage

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a General Surgeon to join a collaborative, patient-centered team at Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton, CO. You will deliver general, acute care, and trauma surgery with support resources and a broad case mix, including appendectomies and complex abdominal procedures.

The role requires an MD/DO with ACGME General Surgery training, board-eligible/certified, ATLS/ACLS, and an active Colorado medical license or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• ACGME Residency in General Surgery
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery
• Colorado medical license or eligibility
• ATLS and ACLS certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical coverage for the hospital and emergency department
• Handle trauma activations within the scope of a Level III Trauma Center
• Independently address urgent surgical needs
• Support trauma handoffs and inpatient care

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

ACGME Residency in General Surgery

Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery

Colorado medical license or eligibility

ATLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Description

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 about 35 minutes from downtown Denver, Brighton combines a welcoming community and rich cultural heritage with local shops, breweries, and events such as the Adams County Fair. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle near outdoor recreation, professional sports, cultural attractions, and the Rocky Mountains while serving a growing community with meaningful healthcare needs.

About This Role

In this role, you’ll join a collaborative, patient-centered team of three experienced surgeons and one advanced practice provider, delivering a broad range of general, acute care, and trauma surgery in a collegial, community-based setting with strong support resources. The practice offers a broad spectrum of general surgery, including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, exploratory laparotomies, complex abdominal surgery, and the management of trauma, acute care, and elective cases.

Platte Valley Hospital, a 98-bed Level III Trauma Center, has four operating rooms with dedicated surgical support staff. When appropriate, higher-acuity cases are transferred to Good Samaritan Medical Center or Saint Joseph Hospital, where robotic surgery platforms are available. Robotics experience is not required for this role.

Call Responsibilities

This position includes a 1:4 call rotation with a minimum of eight call days per month, including one full weekend. Weekend coverage runs from Friday at 7:00 PM to Monday at 7:00 AM. Additional vacation coverage may be required, with locum support available. After-hours clinic call volume is minimal.

While On Call, Surgeons Are Expected To

• Handle trauma activations within the scope of a Level III Trauma Center
• Provide surgical coverage for the hospital and emergency department
• Independently address urgent surgical needs
• Support trauma handoffs and inpatient care

To ensure a timely response, surgeons must live within approximately 20 minutes of Platte Valley Hospital.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of two years post-training experience
• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
• ACGME Residency training in General Surgery
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery
• ATLS and ACLS certifications required
• Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process

Preferred Experience

• Prior trauma experience
• Ability to independently manage emergency and acute care surgical cases
• Experience practicing in a community hospital setting

How We'll Support You

• Guaranteed base salary plus productivity incentives
• $25,000 starting bonus for a two-year commitment
• Up to $20,000 relocation assistance (if applicable)

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