Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Intermountain Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 504,000 - 616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Malpractice insurance

CME allowance

Starting bonus of $30,000

Relocation assistance up to $20,000

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Hand Orthopedic Surgeon in Grand Junction, CO, to join a collaborative team of 15 physicians. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive treatment for hand conditions while enjoying a generous benefits package.

The ideal candidate must possess MD or DO certification, fellowship training in hand surgery, and must be board-certified or eligible. Enjoy the lifestyle balance with outdoor recreation opportunities in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Completed fellowship training in hand surgery is essential.
• Need experience in brachial plexus and free flap procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive treatment for hand conditions.
• Work full time in clinic and OR surgical settings.
• Take part in hand call requirements.

Skills

Fellowship training in Hand Surgery

Experience in brachial plexus procedures

Experience in free flap procedures

Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Education

MD or DO degree from accredited medical school

Active Colorado medical license

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." You'll practice big‑city medicine with a small‑city feel.

About this role

As a Hand Orthopedic Surgeon at Intermountain Health, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and an excellent patient experience. Other orthopedic subspecialties covered in the group include fellowship trained specialists in operative sports medicine, adult reconstruction, hand and elbow, foot and ankle, hip preservation, pediatrics, musculoskeletal trauma, podiatry, and non‑surgical sports medicine.

In this ortho hand practice, you will work alongside a collegial group of 15 physicians that also include 3 traumatologists and 17 advanced practice providers (APPs).

Clinical Practice

• Working full time, 40 hours/week at the Rocky Mountain Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital and Grand Valley Surgical Center (ASC).
• You can anticipate 2 days per week in clinic and 2 days per week OR surgical time; patient‑preferred hours are encouraged.
• Hand call requirements but you will not be obligated to take general ortho calls.
• Comprehensive treatment for most hand conditions.

An ideal candidate will have successfully completed fellowship training in hand surgery. In addition, have experience in brachial plexus and free flap procedures (i.e. microvascular, peripheral nerves).

How we’ll support you

• Benefits: We care about your well‑being, a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance for continuous growth and development.
• Compensation:
  • Annual Base Salary: $560,000.00
  • wRVU Bonus: Earn an additional $75.00 per wRVU over 8,900 wRVUs per year
  • Starting Bonus: $30,000.00
  • Relocation: up to $20,000.00
  • Student Loan Assistance: $75,000.00
  • Orthopedic Hand Call: To be discussed during interview

What you’ll bring

• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Hand Surgery.
• Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to successfully complete St. Mary's credentialing process.
• We are not able to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About us

Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not‑for‑profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven 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 at: About Intermountain!

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 Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO is the largest city between Denver and Salt Lake City, UT. With roughly 150,000 residents, Grand Junction is a right‑sized community close to Colorado's mountain towns and outdoor recreation opportunities. With mild winters and over 320 days of sunshine a year, Colorado's Western Slope is an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

St. Mary's Medical Center is a 346‑bed Level II trauma center and the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for 125 years, St. Mary's is a faith‑based, nonprofit provider and part of Intermountain Healthcare, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Kansas.

Location

Rocky Mountain Orthopedics

Work City

Grand Junction

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.

Benefits Package

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.