Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
Cedar City, UT
| Specialty | Orthopedic Surgery |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
As a full-time Orthopedic Sports Surgeon and member of the Musculoskeletal Service Line atIntermountain Health, you will join a collaborative team of physicians, advanced practice providers, athletic trainers, and healthcare professionals committed to delivering high quality orthopedic and sports medicine care throughout Southern Utah.
This physician will be employed by the Intermountain Medical Group and will practice within a growing, well-established orthopedic program that emphasizes patient-centered care, subspecialized orthopedic excellence, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
In addition to clinical and surgical responsibilities, this physician will serve as a Team Physician for Southern Utah University athletics, providing a unique opportunity to practice at the Division I collegiate level. The selected candidate will participate in comprehensive athletic coverage for university athletics, including sideline and event coverage responsibilities, while also supporting regional high school athletic programs throughout Southwest Utah.
This position offers direct access to advanced diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, athletic training resources, and a dedicated multidisciplinary support team. The role is supported by strong musculoskeletal service line leadership and collaborative partnerships across the health system, all within the stability and innovation of an integrated healthcare organization.
About This Role
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available, if applicable
Practice locations include Cedar City Hospital and Southern Utah Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic
Mix of operative and clinic-based general orthopedic and sports medicine surgical practice
Anticipated schedule includes at least two clinic days per week with dedicated office space and two dedicated operative days per week
Participation in patient-preferred access hours and limited regional community travel throughout Southwest Utah may be required
Orthopedic trauma call participation of 1:3 with APP-supported call structure
Additional compensation provided for call responsibilities
Opportunity for participation and potential buy-in with local ambulatory surgery center infrastructure
Strong referral base with integrated sports medicine and musculoskeletal service line support
Targeted start date of late summer 2028, with flexibility based on candidate availability and earlier start opportunities potentially available
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery and fellowship trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in collegiate athletics, team physician coverage, and comprehensive management of operative and non-operative sports-related injuries.
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 ourcomprehensive benefits package.
What youll bring
Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, or equivalent if education was completed outside the United States
Completion of graduate fellowship medical education training program in Orthopedic Surgery
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and an accredited fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Active medical licensure, or ability to obtain licensure, in the state of Utah
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
DEA registration schedules II-V
Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health credentialing requirements
We are not able to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time
About us
Intermountain Health 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, 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
About Cedar City and Southern Utah
Cedar City offers an exceptional quality of life with access to world-class outdoor recreation, a growing regional population, and a strong community-centered culture. Located in the mountains of Southern Utah, Cedar City provides immediate access to hiking, mountain biking, skiing, national parks, and year-round outdoor activities, while maintaining a highly livable and family-friendly environment.
The region serves as the gateway to several nationally recognized destinations, including Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Brian Head Resort. Physicians practicing in Cedar City benefit from a unique balance of meaningful community impact, Division I collegiate sports medicine exposure, growing orthopedic demand, and access to the resources of a large integrated health system.
Cedar City Hospitalis a 48-bed, full-service community hospital that serves Iron County and surrounding areas. Due to the highest-quality, world-class care and services provided, along with the personal touch that comes from a superb hometown hospital, Cedar City Hospital routinely ranks as one of the top community hospitals in the country.
