Intermountain Healthcare

Orthopedic Surgeon

Intermountain Healthcare$250K — $300K *
Sandy, UT 84092In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree required.
  • Fellowship training in Orthopedic Surgery with CAQ board certification in Sports Medicine mandatory.
  • 5-6 years of professional-level experience in orthopedic sports medicine required.
  • 2-3 years in a Head Team Physician leadership role needed.
  • ABMS or equivalent AOA Board Certification in specialty/subspecialty essential.
  • Active Medical Licensure in Utah or in the process of obtaining it required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and DEA registration necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to deliver quality orthopedic care.
  • Serve as Head Team Physician for Utah Mammoth, focusing on professional sports medicine.
  • Provide comprehensive care and coverage for elite programs across Utah.
  • Leverage the Intermountain Health Sports Performance Center for athlete optimization.
  • Lead initiatives in injury prevention and performance education within the community.
  • Participate in direct patient care, including surgical procedures and in-office evaluations.
  • Travel within the local community for patient-preferred hours as required.

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package including paid time off and malpractice insurance coverage.
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered if applicable.
  • Annual CME allowance for continuous education support.
  • License reimbursement included as part of benefits.
  • Support for work-life balance and wellness initiatives.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

As an Orthopedic Surgeon part of the Musculoskeletal team at Intermountain Health, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. In this role you can expect to work at Alta View Hospital; seeing a mix of OR and in-office orthopedic surgical patients.

The Musculoskeletal team at Alta View Hospital has 5 providers: 2 APPs, 2 physicians and 1 podiatrist. Fellow physicians specialize in hip and knee arthroplasty, primary care sports medicine, and podiatry.

This position will serve as the Head Team Physician for Utah Mammoth, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of professional sports medicine. You will join a dynamic, fully integrated team delivering comprehensive care and coverage across elite programs throughout Utah.

About this Role

This role sits at the center of a high‑impact partnership between Intermountain Health, Select Health, and Smith Entertainment Group—demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing elite sports performance and community health across Utah. As the official medical partner for the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, with Select Health serving as the exclusive health insurance partner, this position offers a rare opportunity to practice at the highest level of professional sports medicine.

A key differentiator is the newIntermountain Health Sports Performance Center in Sandy. Embedded within SEGs sports medicine campus, the physician will work alongside elite athletes and multidisciplinary experts in a state‑of‑the‑art environment designed for performance optimization, injury prevention, and recovery—closely integrated with the Utah Mammoth and Utah Jazz organizations.

Beyond direct team coverage, the broader partnership creates meaningful opportunities to lead and innovate in injury prevention, performance education, and community‑focused initiatives, including youth sports and mental health. For the right candidate, this role offers an exceptional blend of professional growth, visibility, and the chance to make a lasting impact both on and off the field.

Additional Position Highlights

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

  • You will practice at Alta View Hospital

  • You can anticipate 2 days per week in clinic, dedicated in-office and 2 days OR surgical time

  • Some patient-preferred hours will be required with local community travel requirements in the south Salt Lake area

  • Orthopedic 1 and 6 call required for level 3 trauma patients; compensation offered for call requirement

  • Local ASC with potential to participate

The ideal candidate will be board certified in Orthopedic Surgery (or a related specialty) and fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Candidates must also meet the following qualifications:

  • 5 6 years of experience providing orthopedic sports medicine care at the professional level (e.g., NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, or NHL)

  • 2 3 years serving in a Head Team Physician leadership role

  • Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine

How well 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 is completed outside the United States

  • Completion of graduate fellowship medical education training program in Orthopedic Surgery with a CAQ board certification in Sports Medicine

  • Graduate education must be obtained through an ACGME or AOA accredited institution

  • ABMS or equivalent AOA Board Certification in the specialty(s) or subspecialty(s) of practice

  • Fellowship in Orthopedics Sports Medicine and completion of CAQ

  • Active Medical Licensure, or in process of obtaining licensure, is required in the state in which physician will practice

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

  • DEA Registration schedules II-V

  • Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Healths credentialing process

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

Location:

Alta View Clinic, Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital

Work City:

Sandy

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$7.25 - $999.99

We care about your well-being 6 mind, body, and spirit 6 which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

About Intermountain Healthcare

Intermountain Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company was founded in 1975 and has since grown to become one of the largest healthcare providers in the Intermountain West region of the United States. Intermountain Healthcare operates 24 hospitals and over 200 clinics, providing a wide range of medical services to patients. The company is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Intermountain Healthcare is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Intermountain Healthcare
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40,000 employees
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Founded
1975

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