As a Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgeon at Intermountain Health, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. The Musculoskeletal team at Utah Valley Hospital has 23 providers: 14 physicians and 9 APPs. Fellow physicians specialize in orthopedic sports medicine, hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty, hand & elbow, foot & ankle, hip preservation, orthopedic trauma, and non-surgical sports medicine.

Utah Valley Hospital is currently a Level II facility, with a dedicated and functioning trauma program. This position will support a busy and established shoulder and elbow practice, with a heavy shoulder case load.

 In this role, you can anticipate:

• Practicing from Utah Valley Hospital and Utah Valley Orthopedic Clinic in Provo, Utah.

• You can anticipate 2 days per week in clinic and 2 days per week OR surgical time; patient-preferred hours are encouraged.

• Sub-Specialty call available to support Orthopedic Trauma Program; you may be asked to participate in call, but commitment varies by facility and need. Compensation offered for call requirement.

• Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support in clinic and OR.

• Local ASC with potential to participate.

• Utah Valley team provides coverage for and has a direct referral source from local Division 1 schools, Brigham Young University and Utah Valley University. This position will support the Sports Medicine team in the treatment of sports related shoulder and elbow conditions.

• Comprehensive treatment of all shoulder and elbow conditions.

• This position includes a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable).

• An ideal candidate will have post fellowship training experience in sports-related, shoulder / elbow conditions and is also Sports Medicine trained. 

How we'll support you

We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers 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. 

What you’ll bring

• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine 

• ACGME accredited residency training in Orthopedic Surgery

• Orthopedic Sports Medicine applicants should have significant experience in the treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions

• Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, or arthroplasty surgery with an emphasis in throwing athletes shoulder and elbow conditions

• Active, unobstructed Utah medical license, or the ability to obtain one 

• BLS certification and DEA 

• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process 

• We are not able to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time 

About us

Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven 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 at: About Intermountain! 

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 the Mountain West

Provo is the heart of Utah County with the population exceeding over 102K. It is one of the best places to live in the US with abundant seasonal recreation, great schools, and a reasonable cost of living. Provo is a beautiful university community built along the slopes of the majestic Wasatch Mountains. It is a bustling community that provides the advantages of a small-town lifestyle along with the amenities offered in more cosmopolitan areas. Exciting outdoor adventures include hiking, backpacking, sightseeing and skiing. Utah Lake, just west of Provo affords excellent water sports, including fishing. As the home of Brigham Young University, and Utah Valley University 5 miles away, Provo offers outstanding college sporting events and several cultural entertainment events. It is a short 45-minute drive from Salt Lake City, which hosts a variety of professional sports and cultural events.