Trauma Medical Director in West Jordan, Utah at Extant Healthcare

Extant Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate General Surgeon with Trauma Experience to join our expanding surgical team at Common Spirit Holy Cross Hospital- Jordan Valley. This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon who enjoys a mix of trauma and general surgery, prefers home call (24-hour), and thrives in a community hospital setting. There is ample opportunity to build an elective practice as well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform emergency surgical procedures for trauma patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participate in trauma call rotation.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical techniques and advancements in trauma care.

• Board Certification in General Surgery (Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care not required)
• Experience with ACS guidelines & strong leadership skills
• Strong decision-making abilities and ability to work under pressure

• Competitive salary and a monthly leadership stipend
• Full Employee Benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance if applicable

• Known for a high quality of life, with access to nature and outdoor activities.
• Close to five national parks, including Zion and Arches.
• Popular for skiing (e.g., Snowbird, Alta) and summer mountain activities.
• ​​​​​​​Major industries: tech, healthcare, finance, and outdoor recreation/tourism.
• Home to the University of Utah, a major research institution.