General Surgeon

At UCHealth, our mission is simple - to improve lives. That starts with you. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches and an unwavering commitment to world-class care.

UCHealth Medical Group and the general surgery team at Longs Peak Hospital are ready to welcome a board-eligible/certified Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon who enjoys emergency general surgery and level 3 trauma cases. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, interested in working full-time and focused on excellent patient care. At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible.

• Be part of a collaborative team growing to include six surgeons and four APPs serving the surgical needs of Longmont and the surrounding communities. You'll have an incredible support staff and a robust referral base.
• Our hospital, surgery center, and medical center are all located on one campus and continue to grow. You will have access and block time at our seven operating rooms with more coming online in 2025.
• Enjoy our state-of-the-art equipment including two Da Vinci XI robots.
• EPIC EMR utilized system-wide.

We know how fast the world of healthcare is changing, and we push ourselves to stay ahead of the curve. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician led and employs nearly 1,700 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients’ every health need. We call on physicians in every career stage and specialty to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare at UCHealth. Apply today.

This position will be open a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified.  The position posting date is 11/13/2024.

We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Exceptional Benefits
This position offers a competitive compensation package:

• The pay range for this full-time position is $374,000-$415,000 annually. If applicable, a quality and/or productivity bonus may be offered.
• Relocation package may be offered to eligible candidates.
• Paid malpractice.
• Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance.
• 403(b) with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible.
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• Wellness benefits.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with contractual time off based on your FTE status.

About UCHealth
UCHealth is an innovative, nonprofit health system that delivers the highest quality medical care with an excellent patient experience. UCHealth includes 33,000 employees, 14 acute-care hospitals and hundreds of physicians across Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus as its academic anchor and the only adult academic medical center in the region, UCHealth is dedicated to providing unmatched patient care in the Rocky Mountain West. Offering more than 150 clinic locations, UCHealth provides extensive community benefits and pushes the boundaries of medicine through advanced treatments and clinical trials, improving health through innovation.  

Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There are no limits to your potential here. 

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

About Longmont, Colorado
Located in Boulder County and consistently named as one of the nation’s top places to live, it’s no wonder Longmont is amongst the fastest growing communities in the nation. There’s a little something here for everyone - outstanding public schools, art, culture and the great outdoors. Here you’ll find Colorado’s first new urbanist-planned community, local breweries and distilleries, music festivals, farmers markets and easy access to hiking, camping, skiing, snowshoeing and boating. Longmont is less than an hour’s drive to Denver and only fifteen minutes from Boulder. And with the Rocky Mountains in our backyard, there are more than 20 ski resorts, four national parks and countless quaint mountain towns nearby to challenge your inner adventure-junkie, knock a few bucket items off the list, or simply relax in majestic and fantastic scenery.

Longmont, Colorado is a charming city nestled along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Longmont is a small city of approximately 100,000 people offering the perfect balance of urban amenities and outdoor adventures. Longmont is just 35 miles North of Denver and 15 miles from Boulder, Colorado. The city provides great access to the Rocky Mountains, making it an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, biking, golfing, camping, and other outdoor activities are readily available. Longmont also

boasts a vibrant art scene with art galleries, theaters, breweries, and live music venues. The restaurant scene is equally impressive, offering a variety of dining options from cozy cafes to upscale restaurants, and farm to table options. This charming city has something for everyone.