Surgical Oncology, Physician

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.”

About this role:

As a Physician in Surgical Oncology, you will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary cancer care team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. In this role, you will work closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient. Your commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care will help advance our mission of improving outcomes and enhancing the patient experience. This position will focus on minimally invasive/robotic and open complex surgical procedures of hepatobiliary diseases, including tumors of the liver, biliary system, pancreas, stomach, small bowel, retroperitoneal, and other intra-abdominal malignancies.

• Competitive Compensation $520,000 + plus the potential to earn more with a production incentive
• This position includes a $25,000 sign-on bonus, and up to $20,000 for relocation assistance (if applicable). We're also PSLF eligible.
• You will practice at St. Joseph Hospital predominately with plans to expand on a limited basis to Good Samaritan Hospital
• Your hours will be Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
• 2-3 days in the OR and remaining time in the clinic.
• You will be expected to participate in hospital and medical group conferences, cancer committee and tumor boards, and community outreach development.
• There will be an adjunct faculty appointment to the General Surgery Residency at Saint Joseph Hospital, and you will be expected to participate in both operative education and didactic education of residents and medical students.
• There will be expectations of limited, after-hours General Surgery Acute Care call along with our GME faculty surgeons at Saint Joseph Hospital. There is no trauma call responsibility.

How we'll support you:

We care about your wellbeing 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 here.

What you’ll bring:

• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
• Residency training in general surgery
• Board certification or eligibility in general surgery and/or surgical oncology
• Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process

Ideal Candidate will bring a strong understanding of cancer biology and treatment strategies and the ability to navigate complex oncologic surgeries with a focus on developing a comprehensive hepatobiliary oncologic surgery practice.

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, 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 at: About Intermountain!

Intermountain Health was recently recognized by the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine 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, learner, and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in medical education, research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.

Life in Denver, CO

Good Samaritan Hospital is a 234-bed Level II Trauma Center. Our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Opening in 2004, Good Samaritan Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, and a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence. We’re especially proud of our people, who helped win us the Outstanding Patience Experience Award  for 2021, 2022, and 2023 according to Healthgrades.

Lutheran Medical Center is a 338-bed Level II Trauma Center that provides comprehensive, specialty care to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Dating back to 1905, we are proud of the rich history and inspiring mission our hospital has embodied for over 110 years.

Platte Valley Medical Center is a 98-bed Level III Trauma community hospital that is proud to offer comprehensive, integrated care focused on holistic health. We are proud to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other.

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 365-bed facility and one of the top-ranked hospitals in Denver. We have been awarded the highest national recognition possible for nursing excellence – Magnet designation – by the ANCC. We are proud to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Our deep community roots date back to 1873, making us one of the oldest hospitals in Colorado. We are proud to have received several awards including  America’s 250 Best Hospital Awards according to Healthgrades for 2022 and 2023.