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Intermountain Health

Acute Care Surgeon

Intermountain Health, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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Job Description To provide medical expertise to support patients in living the healthiest lives possible.

Join a nationally recognized health system dedicated to helping people live the healthiest lives possible in Salt Lake City, UT.

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 will 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.

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

Location : Avenues Specialty Clinic and LDS Hospital

Compensation & Benefits : Competitive salary, bonus incentive plan, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits including 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 in 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

No visa sponsorship required; we cannot accept candidates requiring visa sponsorship at this time

How we’ll support you We care about your well‑being and offer a generous benefits package with paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement 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.

Additional Information All positions subject to close without notice.

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