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 about 35 minutes from downtown Denver, Brighton combines a welcoming community and rich cultural heritage with local shops, breweries, and events such as the Adams County Fair.
Enjoy a balanced lifestyle near outdoor recreation, professional sports, cultural attractions, and the Rocky Mountains while serving a growing community with meaningful healthcare needs.
About This Role
In this role, you'll join a collaborative, patient-centered team of three experienced surgeons and one advanced practice provider, delivering a broad range of general, acute care, and trauma surgery in a collegial, community-based setting with strong support resources.
The practice offers a broad spectrum of general surgery, including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, exploratory laparotomies, complex abdominal surgery, and the management of trauma, acute care, and elective cases.
Platte Valley Hospital, a 98-bed Level III Trauma Center, has four operating rooms with dedicated surgical support staff.
When appropriate, higher-acuity cases are transferred to Good Samaritan Medical Center or Saint Joseph Hospital, where robotic surgery platforms are available.
Robotics experience is not required for this role.
Call Responsibilities
This position includes a 1:4 call rotation with a minimum of eight call days per month, including one full weekend.
Weekend coverage runs from Friday at 7:00 PM to Monday at 7:00 AM.
Additional vacation coverage may be required, with locum support available.
After-hours clinic call volume is minimal.
While On Call,



Surgeons Are Expected To
Handle trauma activations within the scope of a Level III Trauma Center
Provide surgical coverage for the hospital and emergency department
Independently address urgent surgical needs
Support trauma handoffs and inpatient care
To ensure a timely response, surgeons must live within approximately 20 minutes of Platte Valley Hospital.
What You'll Bring
Minimum of two years post-training experience
MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
ACGME Residency training in General Surgery
Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery
ATLS and ACLS certifications required
Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health's credentialing process
Preferred Experience
Prior trauma experience
Ability to independently manage emergency and acute care surgical cases
Experience practicing in a community hospital setting
How We'll Support You
Guaranteed base salary plus productivity incentives
$25,000 starting bonus for a two-year commitment
Up to $20,000 relocation assistance (if applicable)
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 advantages package.
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

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