Orthopedic 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.” You’ll practice big-city medicine with a small-city feel.

As a full-time Orthopedic Sports Surgeon and member of the Musculoskeletal Service Line at Intermountain Health ( , you will join a collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, athletic trainers, and healthcare professionals committed to delivering high quality orthopedic and sports medicine care throughout Southern Utah.

This physician will be employed by the Intermountain Medical Group and will practice within a growing, well-established orthopedic program that emphasizes patient-centered care, subspecialized orthopedic excellence, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

In addition to clinical and surgical responsibilities, this physician will serve as a Team Physician for Southern Utah University athletics, providing a unique opportunity to practice at the Division I collegiate level. The selected candidate will participate in comprehensive athletic coverage for university athletics, including sideline and event coverage responsibilities, while also supporting regional high school athletic programs throughout Southwest Utah.

This position offers direct access to advanced diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, athletic training resources, and a dedicated multidisciplinary support team. The role is supported by strong musculoskeletal service line leadership and collaborative partnerships across the health system, all within the stability and innovation of an integrated healthcare organization.

About This Role

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available, if applicable

• Practice locations include Cedar City Hospital and Southern Utah Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic

• Mix of operative and clinic-based general orthopedic and sports medicine surgical practice

• Anticipated schedule includes at least two clinic days per week with dedicated office space and two dedicated operative days per week

• Participation in patient-preferred access hours and limited regional community travel throughout Southwest Utah may be required

• Orthopedic trauma call participation of 1:3 with APP-supported call structure

• Additional compensation provided for call responsibilities

• Opportunity for participation and potential buy-in with local ambulatory surgery center infrastructure

• Strong referral base with integrated sports medicine and musculoskeletal service line support

• Targeted start date of late summer 2028, with flexibility based on candidate availability and earlier start opportunities potentially available

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery and fellowship trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in collegiate athletics, team physician coverage, and comprehensive management of operative and non-operative sports-related injuries.

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 was completed outside the United States

• Completion of graduate fellowship medical education training program in Orthopedic Surgery

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and an accredited fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine

• Active medical licensure, or ability to obtain licensure, in the state of Utah

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers

• DEA registration schedules II-V

• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health credentialing requirements

• 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

About Cedar City and Southern Utah

Cedar City offers an exceptional quality of life with access to world-class outdoor recreation, a growing regional population, and a strong community-centered culture. Located in the mountains of Southern Utah, Cedar City provides immediate access to hiking, mountain biking, skiing, national parks, and year-round outdoor activities, while maintaining a highly livable and family-friendly environment.

The region serves as the gateway to several nationally recognized destinations, including Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Brian Head Resort. Physicians practicing in Cedar City benefit from a unique balance of meaningful community impact, Division I collegiate sports medicine exposure, growing orthopedic demand, and access to the resources of a large integrated health system.

Cedar City Hospital ( is a 48-bed, full-service community hospital that serves Iron County and surrounding areas. Due to the highest-quality, world-class care and services provided, along with the personal touch that comes from a superb hometown hospital, Cedar City Hospital routinely ranks as one of the top community hospitals in the country.

Location:

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital

Work City:

Cedar City

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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here ( .

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.

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