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Heart and Vascular - Denver - Intermountain Health

Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - Physician at Heart and Vascular - Denver - Intermountain Health

Heart and Vascular - Denver - Intermountain Health Denver, CO

Job Description

Job Description:
Cardiothoracic Surgeon PRN - Denver, Colorado
When you join us, you'll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of "helping people live the healthiest lives possible." You'll practice big-city medicine with a small-city feel.

About this role:

This is a PRN position to help cover gaps in in clinic and call coverage at our Cardiothoracic Surgery program in the Front Range of Colorado. Opportunities for PRN shifts will be at Saint Joseph Hospital.

Compensation for shifts in Denver, Colorado:
  • $1,580 per 24 hours
  • Hourly rate - $442/hour
  • Travel and accommodations reimbursed via the Intermountain Travel and Expense policy


What you'll bring:
  • MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
  • ABMS board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
  • BLS certification and DEA
  • Minimum 2 years of practice experience
  • Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health's credentialing process


About us:

Did you know we participate in Structural Heart, Electrophysiology and Pragmatic cardiovascular research trials? Our experienced General Cardiology team have been a great feeder into Vascular and Cardiothoracic surgery and as a result has opened opportunities to incorporate research into current practices. Click here to learn more about our research trials!

Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west.

Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain !

What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?

It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.

Life in Denver, Colorado

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 365-bed facility and one of the top-ranked hospitals in Denver. We have been awarded the highest national recognition possible for nursing excellence - Magnet designation - by the ANCC. We are proud to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Our deep community roots date back to 1873, making us one of the oldest hospitals in Colorado. We are proud to have received several awards including America's 250 Best Hospital Awards according to Healthgrades for 2022 and 2023.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements
  • Interact with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information.
  • Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, and manipulate paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
  • See and read computer monitors and documents.
  • Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.


Location:
Heart and Vascular - Denver

Work City:
Denver

Work State:
Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

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 - mind, body, and spirit - 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 .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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