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Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon - Colorado Springs, Colorado

UCHealth Surgical Clinic - Memorial Hospital Central

Colorado Springs, CO

ID: 1153

At UCHealth, our mission is simple: to improve lives, and that starts with you. As a physician-led medical group with approximately 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care, innovation, and advancing the future of healthcare.
UCHealth Medical Group and the UCHealth Surgical Department in beautiful Colorado Springs are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon with fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care to join their team. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to practice at a Level I Trauma Center while working alongside a growing team of surgeons, APPs and support staff. Opportunities for dedicated administrative time for research may be available.

Practice at a Glance

  • Annual compensation of $550,000 for this full-time position
  • Quality and/or productivity bonus may be offered, if applicable
  • Full-time position
  • Practice encompasses trauma, emergency general surgery and surgical critical care
  • High-volume, high-acuity patient population at a Level I Trauma Center
  • Team growing to 18 surgeons with a robust team of APPs and support staff
  • Mentorship and support of general surgery residents from the University of Colorado
  • Opportunity for clinical research and leadership responsibilities
  • Teaching opportunities within a community-focused practice
  • EPIC EMR utilized system-wide

Qualifications

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care

Benefits Highlights

  • Annual compensation of $550,000 for this full-time position
  • Quality and/or productivity bonus may be offered, if applicable
  • Relocation package may be offered to eligible candidates
  • Paid malpractice
  • Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance
  • 403(b) with employer matching contribution and 457(b) voluntary option if eligible
  • Medical, vision, dental, life insurance and disability coverage, including coverage for eligible dependents
  • Wellness benefits
  • Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance and employee discount programs
  • Paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI, and leaves of absence
  • Contractual time off based on FTE status
Join us in making a difference that extends beyond the exam room. Together, we can improve lives, advance care and make extraordinary possible. Connect with our Recruitment team to learn more.
We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.
Posting Date: 11/10/2026 - 12/10/2026

About Colorado Springs, Colo.

Nestled at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs invites the outdoor adventurists and cultural enthusiasts to enjoy vibrant scenic beauty, rugged outdoor adventure, and exceptional opportunities to create lifelong memories. Colorado Springs is proud to be the home of five military installations and the U.S. Olympic Committee. With a county population of around 650,000, this area boasts a rich heritage with a wide variety of cultural and urbane sophistication. With a moderate cost of living, temperate climate, and an average of 247 days of sunshine per year, Colorado Springs is the perfect place to call home.

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