Cardiothoracic Surgeon Medical Director/Site Lead

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: 

St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO, part of the Intermountain Health system, is seeking a visionary Medical Director/Site Lead to lead and redesign its Cardiothoracic Surgery Program for Western Colorado. 

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced CT surgeon to shape the future of a high-potential program. Following recent changes in clinical leadership, the CT Surgery service is being reimagined as part of a broader Cardiovascular Service Line, led by a nationally recognized vascular surgeon. 

Position Highlights: 

• Leadership & Mentorship: Oversee and mentor two CT surgeons while building a collaborative, high-performing team. 

• Program Development: Redesign and implement a comprehensive CT surgery program with full support from Intermountain Health. 

• Diverse Case Mix: Includes CABG, Aortic surgery, valve repair/replacement, thoracic procedures, and TAVR. - No esophageal, VAD or Transplant.  

• Integrated Service Line: Work alongside a newly verified vascular surgery program recognized by the ACS and SVS for excellence in care, facilities, and outcomes. 

• Academic-Level Care in a Community Setting: St. Mary’s offers university-level complexity with the warmth and accessibility of a regional medical center. 

• Heart & Vascular Team At. St. Mary's Regional Hospital

Ideal Candidate: 

• Board-certified CT surgeon with leadership experience. 

• Passion for program development, mentorship, and clinical excellence. 

• Commitment to quality, innovation, and patient-centered care. 

• This is a rare opportunity to lead a program with strong institutional support, excellent infrastructure, and the chance to make a lasting impact on cardiovascular care in the region 

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.  

Compensation:  

Annual Base Salary: $925,000.00  
wRVU Bonus: $85.00 per wRVU over 10,500 
Call: 1:3 included in base, excess call $1700/24hr shift  
Annual CME allowance: $5000.00 

What you’ll bring: 

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

• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery 

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

• Full prescriptive authority and an active DEA, or the ability to obtain one 

• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process 

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.