General, General Surgeon

Job Description

When you join us, youll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Cedar City offers the charm of a growing community with breathtaking scenery, year-round outdoor recreation, a moderate four-season climate, strong educational opportunities, and cultural events like the Utah Shakespeare Festival.

About this role:

As a General Surgeon at Cedar City Hospital, youll help establish a new employed general surgery practice alongside another experienced surgeon. In this role, youll practice in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, maintaining a balanced mix of clinic and operating room time while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a broad range of general surgery conditions. This role includes coordinating pre- and post-operative care and utilizing a full spectrum of surgical approaches, including minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as traditional methods.

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• Typical schedule includes two clinic days and two OR days per week
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• Shared call coverage with expectations dependent on team size
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• Opportunity to discuss additional clinical interests, with emphasis on maintaining balanced case volumes
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How we'll support you:

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.

What youll bring:

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• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
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• Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery
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• ACGME-accredited residency training in General Surgery
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• Active, unobstructed Utah medical license, or the ability to obtain one
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• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Healths credentialing process
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About us:

Intermountain Healthis 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 Associations Joy in Medicine award for our commitment to physician wellbeing. We also received the Lorna Breen Wellbeing First Champion award.

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 Cedar City, Utah

The population of Cedar City is approximately 40,000. The area has recently experienced major population growth, and the trend is expected to continue. The area is known for its breathtaking scenery and is the gateway to the nations largest concentration of national parks. Recreational activities for the entire family include camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing and mountain biking. There is a moderate four-season climate, and during winter months residents can ski in the morning and play golf in nearby communities in the afternoon. Educational opportunities are available through Utah Tech University and Southern Utah University (SUU). Summer activities include the Utah Summer Games and the Utah Shakespeare Festival, recipient of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.

About Cedar City Hospital

\n Cedar City Hospital, a 48-bed Level IV Trauma Center, is a top-ranked, full-service community hospital known for delivering world-class care with a personalized, hometown approach. With advanced technology like telemedicine, a state-of-the-art cancer center, and comprehensive surgical and diagnostic services, patients can access high-quality care close to home.\n