Intermountain Health·Cedar City, Utah
The General Surgeon will provide high-quality patient care across a broad range of surgical conditions, balancing time between the clinic and the operating room. Responsibilities include coordinating pre- and post-operative care using both traditional and minimally invasive surgical approaches.
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.” Cedar City offers the charm of a growing community with breathtaking scenery, year-round outdoor recreation, a moderate four-season climate, strong educational opportunities, and cultural events like the Utah Shakespeare Festival.
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 Cedar City, Utah
The population of Cedar City is approximately 40,000.
The area has recently experienced major population growth, and the trend is expected to continue.
The area is known for its breathtaking scenery and is the gateway to the nation’s largest concentration of national parks.
Recreational activities for the entire family include camping, hiking, backpacking, fishing and mountain biking.
There is a moderate four-season climate, and during winter months residents can ski in the morning and play golf in nearby communities in the afternoon.
Educational opportunities are available through Utah Tech University and Southern Utah University (SUU).
Summer activities include the Utah Summer Games and the Utah Shakespeare Festival, recipient of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.
Cedar City Hospital, a 48-bed Level IV Trauma Center, is a top-ranked, full-service community hospital known for delivering world-class care with a personalized, hometown approach. With advanced technology like telemedicine, a state-of-the-art cancer center, and comprehensive surgical and diagnostic services, patients can access high-quality care close to home.
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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Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Eligible or Certified in General Surgery with ACGME-accredited residency training. An active, unobstructed Utah medical license or the ability to obtain one is required.
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.
