Intermountain Health·Layton, Utah
Diagnose and treat a broad range of surgical conditions including hernias, gallbladder disease, and gastrointestinal disorders. Coordinate comprehensive pre- and post-operative care using both traditional and advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques.
When you join us, you’ll become a part of a mission-driven, nationally recognized health system. Layton is a family‑friendly community of about 77,300 residents offering excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and diverse local attractions. Many of our caregivers live in Layton where they work, providing the personal, patient‑focused care that helps our community live the healthiest lives possible.
As a General Surgeon, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. In this role, you’ll diagnose and treat a broad range of conditions, including hernias, gallbladder disease, appendicitis, gastrointestinal disorders, thyroid and parathyroid issues, and breast health concerns. You’ll also play a vital role in coordinating pre- and post-operative care to ensure seamless patient outcomes. Our practice combines advanced minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopic and robotic surgery, with traditional surgical approaches.
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 [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/].
Intermountain Health [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/] 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 [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/about].
Intermountain Health was recently recognized by the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine [https://www.ama-assn.org/member-benefits/events/ama-joy-medicine-health-system-recognition-program-honorees-reveal] 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 Layton, Utah
Layton is a community of approximately 77,300 people, located 15 miles south of Ogden and 28 miles north of the Salt Lake International airport.
It is known as a great place to live for low crime, good school system and easy access to outdoor activities.
There are outdoor activities for all ages, affordable real estate, and the community supports diverse cultures for all interests.
Popular local activities are Hill Air Force Base which houses Hill Aerospace Museum, Cherry Hill a recreation area with campsites and waterpark, Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve, SeaQuest Utah, Adams Canyon and numerous parks with a variety of activities sure to please everyone.
Layton is part of the Davis school district which has some of the top-rated schools.
Intermountain Health’s Layton Hospital, which opened in October 2018, is a 43‑bed Level III trauma center that continues to serve the expanding community of Davis County.
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 [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits].
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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Must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Eligible or Certified in General Surgery. Requires an active Utah medical license, DEA, and BLS/ACLS certifications.
Market context
General surgeons in Utah are typically sought in hospital and health system settings that need broad surgical coverage, call participation, and continuity of care. This role is competitive because employers usually look for an MD or DO, ACGME General Surgery Residency training, and board certification or eligibility, plus the ability to secure a Utah medical license, DEA registration, and BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm operating-room scope, call expectations, and credentialing timelines before applying.
