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Grand Junction, Colorado

Cardiothoracic Surgeon PRN

SurgeryPer Diem

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$5,345/24hr call

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Job Description

Job Description

Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Grand Junction, CO

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.”

About this role

St. Mary’s Regional Hospital is seeking a PRN Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join its redesigned CT Surgery Program in Grand Junction, CO.

Position Highlights

  • Collaborative Team: Join three CT surgery partners in a collegial, supportive environment.
  • Diverse Case Mix: Includes CABG, aortic, valve, thoracic, and TAVR procedures.

Integrated Cardiovascular Service Line: Led by a nationally recognized vascular surgeon, with access to high-quality facilities and support staff.

  • ACS/SVS Verified Vascular Program: Shared standards of excellence and efficiency available to CT surgery.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a manageable schedule in a scenic, small-town setting.
  • Heart & Vascular Team at St Mary's Regional Hospital

Ideal Candidate

  • Board-certified or board-eligible CT surgeon.
  • Interest in contributing to a growing program with strong institutional support.
  • Desire to work in a community-focused hospital with academic-level cases.

Compensation

PRN Rate: $5,345.00/ 24 hour call (6 hours on-site)

What you’ll bring

  • MD or DO degree from a fully accredited allopathic or osteopathic school of medicine
  • Board certification or eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or the ability to obtain one
  • Full prescriptive authority and an active DEA, or the ability to obtain one
  • Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process
  • Minimum of 3 years of practice experience

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, 400 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across six 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!

Intermountain Health was recently recognized by the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine award for our commitment to physician wellbeing. We also received the Lorna Breen Wellbeing First Champion award.

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, learner, and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in medical education, research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.

Life in Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO is the largest city between Denver and Salt Lake City, UT. With roughly 150,000 residents, Grand Junction is a right-sized community close to Colorado’s mountain towns and outdoor recreation opportunities. With mild winters and over 320 days of sunshine a year, Colorado’s Western Slope is an ideal choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

St. Mary’s Medical Center is a 346-bed Level II trauma center and the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City. Serving the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for 125 years, St. Mary’s is a faith-based, nonprofit provider and part of Intermountain Healthcare, a nonprofit health system with hospitals in Colorado, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Kansas.

Location

Intermountain Health Heart and Vascular - Grand Junction Cardiothoracic Surgery

Work City

Grand Junction

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.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Cardiothoracic Surgeon will perform a diverse range of procedures including CABG, valve, and thoracic surgeries within an integrated cardiovascular service line. The role involves collaborating with a team of partners to provide high-quality care in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery. A minimum of 3 years of practice experience and an active, unobstructed Colorado medical license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Aortic surgeryValve surgeryThoracic surgeryVascular surgeryPatient careClinical outcomesMedical researchSurgical procedures

Surgery — Physician Career Context

In Colorado, the Surgery weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$510k (10 salary observations; 15 listings), vs ~$454k nationally (115 salary observations; 395 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 93% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

2.4/ 10
Listing-based score

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Living in Grand Junction

  • Median 3-bed home $412k
  • Typical rent $1,759/mo
  • Residents' average commute 16 min
  • State income tax up to 4.4%

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Grand Junction; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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