Trauma Surgeon

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 along Colorado's Front Range, Lafayette offers small‑town charm, year‑round recreational opportunities, and easy access to the Rocky Mountains and the Denver‑Boulder corridor. The city is known for its vibrant arts scene and welcoming, family‑friendly events.

As a Trauma Surgeon at Good Sam, you will work with a collaborative team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering high‑quality care and an excellent patient experience. In this role, you will provide trauma call coverage as part of a shared call pool and perform acute care surgery while on call, including procedures such as cholecystectomies and hernia repairs. You will participate in a rotational primary and backup call schedule and collaborate closely with a team of trauma and general/trauma surgeons.

Based on interest and departmental needs, you may also have the opportunity to maintain an elective surgical volume.

• You'll practice at Good Samaritan Hospital
• Your schedule will be approximately 8 primary call days per month and approximately 5 backup call days per month
• You will have primary call structure options that include 24-hour call shifts, or in certain circumstances, split 12-hour shifts
• You'll share call responsibilities with a team of 5 surgeons, including:
  • 2 dedicated traumatologists
  • 3 general/trauma surgeons

• If interested, you'll have the opportunity to maintain a small volume of elective cases, which are compensated separately with bonus opportunity

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.

• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery
• Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
• BLS, ACLS, ATLS and DEA certifications required prior to start date
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health's credentialing process
• Prior independent practice experience as a trauma/acute care surgeon required

• Completion of an ICU or Critical Care Fellowship
• Prior experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center
• Candidates with Level III experience may be considered if supported by a strong trauma caseload

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 with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across six 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.

Intermountain Health was recently recognized by the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine award for our commitment to physician wellbeing. We also received the Lorna Breen Wellbeing First Champion award.

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.

Lafayette is a thriving Front Range community of approximately 30,000 residents, offering stunning mountain views and easy access to outdoor recreation year‑round. Located between Boulder and Denver, Lafayette provides…