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.

About this role:

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

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 you’ll bring:

• 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

Preferences:

• 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

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.

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 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 Lafayette, CO

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 quick access to universities, cultural attractions, and international air travel. Residents enjoy nearby trails, parks, Waneka Lake, and open space, along with a vibrant downtown and strong sense of community. With close proximity to the Rocky Mountains and urban conveniences, Lafayette offers an exceptional Colorado lifestyle.

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.

Location:

Good Samaritan Medical Office Pavilion

Work City:

LaFayette

Work State:

Colorado

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.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

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