Trauma Medical Director

Extant Healthcare; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and a monthly leadership stipend

Full Employee Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance if applicable

Job summary

Extant Healthcare seeks a General Surgeon with Trauma Experience to join their surgical team at Common Spirit Holy Cross Hospital. This role offers a mix of trauma and general surgery, favorable home call, and the chance to build an elective practice.

The ideal candidate will perform emergency surgeries, lead patient care initiatives, and maintain expertise in trauma care. Enjoy both a competitive salary and full benefits, along with the beauty of West Jordan, known for its outdoor activities and proximity to national parks.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in General Surgery (Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care not required).
• Experience with ACS guidelines & strong leadership skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency surgical procedures for trauma patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participate in trauma call rotation.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical techniques and advancements in trauma care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Job description

Extant Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate General Surgeon with Trauma Experience to join our expanding surgical team at Common Spirit Holy Cross Hospital- Jordan Valley. This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon who enjoys a mix of trauma and general surgery, prefers home call (24-hour), and thrives in a community hospital setting. There is ample opportunity to build an elective practice as well.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform emergency surgical procedures for trauma patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans
• Participate in trauma call rotation
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical techniques and advancements in trauma care

Qualifications

• Board Certification in General Surgery (Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care not required)
• Experience with ACS guidelines & strong leadership skills
• Strong decision-making abilities and ability to work under pressure

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a monthly leadership stipend
• Full Employee Benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance if applicable

Community

• Known for a high quality of life, with access to nature and outdoor activities
• Close to five national parks, including Zion and Arches
• Popular for skiing (e.g., Snowbird, Alta) and summer mountain activities
• Major industries: tech, healthcare, finance, and outdoor recreation/tourism
• Home to the University of Utah, a major research institution