Surgery - General Physician

Colon & Rectal Surgeon

To provide medical expertise to support patients in living the healthiest lives possible. 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."

Job Description

• As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience.
• This role involves being an employed Medical Group Physician within a large non-for-profit health system, providing full spectrum care for patients with colorectal cancer, pelvic floor disease, IBD, and anal disease.
• This position includes a starting salary of $496,000 annually, a $30,000 sign-on bonus, and up to $20,000 in relocation assistance.
• You will have a combination of clinic, OR, and Endo days and practice at the Northern Utah Surgeons location in Ogden, Utah with hospital privileges at McKay-Dee Hospital.
• This position will provide a strong referral base and the opportunity to work with one of the highest volume GI Groups in the state of Utah: McKay Dee Gastroenterology.
• This position will allow for opportunities to collaborate with Intermountain Health's Central Market Colon & Rectal Division and Tumor Board in the Salt Lake Valley.
• This position will take general surgery call; call is 1:6.

Benefits

• 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.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine.
• Residency trained in Surgery; Fellowship trained in Colon & Rectal Surgery.
• Board certification or eligibility in Colon & Rectal Surgery.
• Active, unobstructed Utah medical license, or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health's credentialing process.
• We are not able to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

Community Overview

Ogden is a city in Weber County, 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, that is the perfect place to work and live if you like easy access to outdoor activities. Ogden is located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and is within a day's drive of five national parks. Ogden boasts breathtaking mountain views and access to skiing/snowboarding (9 resorts within 60-75 min drive, including Snowbasin - site of the 2002 Olympic Downhill). There is no lack of summer activities either with several water recreational locations close by, Pineview Reservoir, Willard Bay, Ogden River Parkway, and only 10 miles from the Great Salt Lake. Within minutes of leaving McKay Dee Hospital, you can find yourself mountain biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rock climbing. There are outdoor activities for all ages, affordable real estate, and our family-oriented community supports diverse interests for all cultures. Ogden is home to Weber State University.