Job Description:

Essential Job Duties

• Provide patient care that meets or exceeds the standard of care for the specialty(s) or subspecialty(s) of practice.

• Provide clinical services including diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of conditions requiring medical care.

• Provide clinical services in-person or via telehealth, as appropriate.

• Consult with other providers as requested and provide referring providers and Intermountain with written reports on results of examinations within a reasonable time following such requests.

• Perform patient care duties at the location(s) and according to the schedule determined by the specialty and site of care to meet the availability needs of Intermountain and its staff during site of care hours as established by Intermountain.

• Assist the site of care lead physician and Medical Director, in coordination with other Intermountain physicians, in finding coverage by a qualified physician if unable to perform duties when scheduled.

• Maintain the volume of care defined by the standards set by the specialty, subspecialty, and site of care.

• Engage in effective, professional collaboration with all members of the healthcare team.

• Contribute to the development, improvement, and implementation of process and other continuous improvement activities.

• Adhere to all professional expectations as set forth in the Intermountain Physician & APP Handbook, your letter of agreement, Intermountain policies and procedures, and medical staff bylaws, rules, regulations and policies of Intermountain facilities where privileged.

• Be a role model of Intermountain values and professionalism by creating and nurturing a psychologically safe workplace and cultivate an atmosphere of teamwork and mutual respect among all Intermountain providers, staff and administration, as well as affiliated physicians.

• Work to achieve goals that are established in accordance with the process applicable to physicians employed by Intermountain.

• As requested, provide input regarding site of care staff and assist with the selection and onboarding of caregivers.

• When applicable for the role and specialty or subspecialty, take a share of call, which includes holiday call, in accordance with the standards of the applicable specialty’s or subspecialty’s protocols and processes (“Protocols”) and hospital’s medical staff bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies. This may include more than one type of call (e.g., hospital call and clinic call). Call duties can include the following:

• Hospital Emergency Coverage and On-Call Schedule:

  • Provide emergency/on-call coverage as required by the physician’s primary hospital campus. Call schedules will be coordinated and set by the applicable hospital campus, with input from physician, the hospital-site lead physician and/or Medical Director, hospital administration, and in conjunction with other Intermountain physicians.

  • Ensure appropriate coverage for the admission and care of physician’s patients being admitted to the hospital.

  • While on call, be immediately available by phone and available on-site in accordance with the Protocols and medical staff bylaws, rules, regulations and policies.

• Clinic/Ambulatory Coverage:

  • Be available to receive telephone calls from established patients and from other healthcare providers outside of business hours regarding established patients or consults on a rotation determined by the clinic. This duty may occur contemporaneously with the hospital emergency call schedule for care of hospitalized patients.

How we'll support you

We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What you’ll bring

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree; or equivalent if education is completed outside the United States

• Completion of graduate medical education training program in the specialty(s) or subspecialty(s) of practice. Graduate education must be obtained through an ACGME or AOA accredited institution

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Active Medical Licensure, or in process of obtaining licensure, is required in the state in which physician will practice

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

• DEA Registration schedules II-V

Preferred Qualifications

• Cardiology, Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or Vascular Surgery experience highly preferred.

• Applicable experience as defined by position leadership.

About us

​Intermountain Health is a model health system by 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 Ogden, Utah

Ogden is a city of Weber County, 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, that is the perfect place to work and live if you like easy access to outdoor activities. Ogden is located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and is within a day’s drive of five national parks. Ogden boasts of its breathtaking mountain views and access to skiing/snowboarding (9 resorts within 60-75 min drive, including Snowbasin - site of the 2002 Olympic Downhill). There is no lack of summer activities either with several water recreational locations close by, Pineview Reservoir, Willard Bay, Ogden River Parkway, and only 10 miles from the Great Salt Lake. Within minutes of leaving McKay Dee Hospital you can find yourself mountain biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and rock climbing. There are outdoor activities for all ages, affordable real estate, and our family-oriented community supports diverse interests for all cultures. Ogden is home to Weber State University.

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.

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.