Trauma Medical Director at Extant Healthcare – West Valley City, Utah

Extant Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Trauma Medical Director to join our expanding surgical team at Common Spirit Holy Cross Hospital. 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 with strong APP support. 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)
• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making abilities and ability to work under pressure.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• 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.