Trauma Surgeon

Extant Healthcare, LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities

Relocation assistance if applicable

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Utah is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate General Surgeon with Trauma Experience to join its expanding surgical team. This role involves performing emergency surgical procedures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and participating in a trauma call rotation. The ideal candidate will possess a Board Certification in General Surgery, an active medical license in Utah, and ATLS certification. This position also offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Board certified in General Surgery required.
• Must possess a current, unrestricted medical license in the state.
• ATLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong decision-making abilities

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Board Certification in General Surgery

Current, unrestricted medical license in Utah

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification

Tools

ATLS certification

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. 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)
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and equipment.
• 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.