Job Description:

2024-PEAKS-MGWC-50154

Are you ready to practice big-city medicine with a small-city feel? Are you ready to practice at the top of your game, to provide access to the best treatments to all your patients? If we have your attention, read on. 

To help you begin your career with us, we are happy to currently offer a $30,000 sign-on and up to $75,000 in student loan assistance for qualified candidates.

You.

You bring your mind, body, heart, and spirit to your work as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon.

You put your patients first, and are generous with your thoughts and voice because you know your opinion matters.

You love what you do, and value having the support, resources, and advanced technology to practice at the top of your game.

You’re great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible.

Us.

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage in addition to retirement savings plans. 

As a Physician, you would be eligible for productivity upside earning potential and may be eligible for quality incentives based on your region and specialty. We also offer additional benefits including two times salary basic life insurance, approved time off, CME benefits, malpractice insurance coverage, and license reimbursement. 

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a sign-on and retention bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment when applicable.

Your day.

As a Cardiothoracic Surgeon you’ll work with a 3 FTE team of CT Surgeons to provide top-notch care and patient experience. Throughout the day you’ll collaborate with three Advanced Practice Providers, OR support, as well as Clinic and Inpatient support.

• Join a thriving practice with no competition in Grand Junction, CO
• St. Mary’s Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center with 346 beds – the only acute care facility between Denver and Salt Lake City
• We’re the primary referral center for western Colorado and eastern Utah
• 34 bed open ICU with 12 beds dedicated to cardiac patients
• Brand new, state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Center with 2 Hybrid ORs
• Enjoy one in three call allowing for work-life balance
• CT surgery trained clinical staff in the OR and clinic including surgical first assists, three surgical PAs, and a full time clinic nurse
• Take a video tour of our Heart & Vascular Center here.

In this line of work every day is different, that’s why we’re looking for a certain set of skills:

• Experienced/trained in general thoracic robotic surgery (VATS)
• Experience in esophageal surgery, and EUS/EBUS
• Experience in Transcatheter Valve Therapies and Structural Heart  procedures (TAVR, TMVR)
• Experience in minimally invasive valve surgery, mitral valve repair, and cardiac surgery
• Conversion procedures for Afib with EP 
• TEVAR

Your experience.

We hire people, not words on paper. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require:

• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
• Residency training in Internal Medicine
• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery  
• Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to successfully complete St. Mary’s credentialing process

Physical Requirements:

No Additional Description Available

Anticipated job posting close date:

04/22/2025

Location:

Grand Junction Cardiothorasic

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$1.00 - $1,000.00

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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.