Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic Surgeon

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."

About this role

As an Orthopedic Surgeon part of the Musculoskeletal team at Intermountain Health, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. In this role you can expect to work at The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (TOSH); seeing a mix of OR and in-office orthopedic surgical patients.

The Musculoskeletal team at TOSH has 44 experienced orthopedic providers that include physicians and APPs. Fellow physicians specialize in hip and knee arthroplasty, primary care sports medicine, spine, pain / PM&R and podiatry.

This position will serve as the Head Team Physician for the Utah Jazz, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of professional sports medicine. You will join a dynamic, fully integrated team delivering comprehensive care and coverage across elite programs, including the Utah Mammoth, Real Salt Lake, collegiate athletics, and high school sports throughout Utah.

Additional position highlights

• Includes a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable)
• You will practice at TOSH
• You can anticipate 2 days per week in clinic, dedicated in-office and 2 days OR surgical time
• Some patient-preferred hours will be required with local community travel requirements
• Orthopedic 1 and 6 call required for level 3 trauma patients; compensation offered for call requirement
• Local ASC with potential to participate

The ideal candidate will be board certified in Orthopedic Surgery (or a related specialty) and fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Candidates must also meet the following qualifications:

• 5–10 years of experience providing orthopedic sports medicine care at the professional level (e.g., NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, or NHL)
• 2–3 years serving in a Head Team Physician leadership role
• Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine

How we'll support you

We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers 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.

What you'll bring

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree; or equivalent if education is completed outside the United States
• Completion of graduate fellowship medical education training program in Orthopedic Surgery with a CAQ board certification in Sports Medicine
• Graduate education must be obtained through an ACGME or AOA accredited institution
• ABMS or equivalent AOA Board Certification in the specialty(s) or subspecialty(s) of practice
• Fellowship in Orthopedics Sports Medicine and completion of CAQ
• Active Medical Licensure, or in process of obtaining licensure, is required in the state in which physician will practice
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• DEA Registration schedules II-V
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health'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 by 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 the Mountain West

The Salt Lake Valley is the heart of the state of Utah, which is one of the fastest growing states in the country. Salt Lake is located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and is within an hour's drive of nine world-renowned ski resorts and within a day's drive of five national parks. Along with these recreational attractions, there are many cultural and sporting events. There are performances by the Utah Symphony, Ballet West and Pioneer Theater Company as well as a renovated theater that offers Broadway plays. The Sundance Film Festival and the Park City Art Festival are nationally recognized events held in nearby communities. The NBA's Jazz, ECHL Utah Grizzlies hockey, the AAA Salt Lake Bees, the Utah Warriors Rugby team, and the MLS Real Salt Lake, all represent Salt Lake City.

Physical Requirements

• Interact with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information.
• Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, and manipulate paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Location: TOSH

Work City: Murray

Work State: Utah

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.

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.