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 a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in General Surgery and Trauma Surgery, you will work with four other APPs and seven surgeons committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience.  In this role you will see patients in clinic, take call, serve as first assist in the OR on a variety of cases, and round on post-operative patients in the hospital. 

• This position includes a $7500 sign-on bonus, and $10,000 in relocation assistance, when applicable 

• You will practice at Good Samaritan in Lafayette, Colorado 

• You’ll work about 17 shifts per month as a full time APP  

• You will be on call 1 in 5, (3-4 weekdays per month and 1 weekend (Fri-Sun) every 4-5 weeks) 

• Work alongside four other APPs and seven surgeons at a busy Level II trauma center  

How we'll support you: 

We care about your wellbeing 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 here.  

What you’ll bring: 

• APRN or PA-C degree from an accredited program 

• At least 2 years of experience as a surgical first assist with inpatient and clinic exposure is required 

• NO NEW GRADS will be accepted 

• Experience with DaVinci Surgical System is preferred  

• Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one 

• Full prescriptive authority and an active DEA, or the ability to obtain one 

• 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, 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 at: About Intermountain! 

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. 

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, learner, and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in medical education, research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.  

Life in Denver, CO 

Good Samaritan Hospital is a 234-bed Level II Trauma Center. Our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Opening in 2004, Good Samaritan Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, and a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence. We’re especially proud of our people who helped win us the Outstanding Patience Experience Award  for 2021, 2022, and 2023 according to Healthgrades.