Orthopedic Surgeon & Head Team Physician for Utah Mammoth

Job Description: 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.” As an Orthopedic Surgeon part of the Musculoskeletal team at Intermountain Health, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience. In this role you can expect to work at Alta View Hospital; seeing a mix of OR and in-office orthopedic surgical patients. The Musculoskeletal team at Alta View Hospital has 5 providers: 2 APPs, 2 physicians and 1 podiatrist. Fellow physicians specialize in hip and knee arthroplasty, primary care sports medicine, and podiatry. This position will serve as the Head Team Physician for Utah Mammoth, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of professional sports medicine. You will join a dynamic, fully integrated team delivering comprehensive care and coverage across elite programs throughout Utah. About this Role This role sits at the center of a high ‑ impact partnership between Intermountain Health, Select Health, and Smith Entertainment Group—demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing elite sports performance and community health across Utah. As the official medical partner for the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, with Select Health serving as the exclusive health insurance partner, this position offers a rare opportunity to practice at the highest level of professional sports medicine. A key differentiator is the new Intermountain Health Sports Performance Center in Sandy . Embedded within SEG’s sports medicine campus, the physician will work alongside elite athletes and multidisciplinary experts in a state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art environment designed for performance optimization, injury prevention, and recovery—closely integrated with the Utah Mammoth and Utah Jazz organizations. Beyond direct team coverage, the broader partnership creates meaningful opportunities to lead and innovate in injury prevention, performance education, and community ‑ focused initiatives, including youth sports and mental health. For the right candidate, this role offers an exceptional blend of professional growth, visibility, and the chance to make a lasting impact both on and off the field. Additional Position Highlights This position includes a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (if applicable) You will practice at Alta View Hospital and the Sports Performance Center in Sandy, UT You can anticipate 2 days per week in clinic, dedicated in-office and 2 days OR surgical time Some patient-preferred hours will be required with local community travel requirements in the south Salt Lake area Local ASC with potential to participate The ideal candidate will be board certified in Orthopedic Surgery (or a related specialty) and fellowship-trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Candidates must also meet the following qualifications: 5–10 years of experience providing orthopedic sports medicine care at the professional level (e.g., NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, or NHL) 2–3 years serving in a Head Team Physician leadership role Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine 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 . 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 fellowship medical education training program in Orthopedic Surgery with a CAQ board certification in Sports Medicine Graduate education must be obtained through an ACGME or AOA accredited institution ABMS or equivalent AOA Board Certification in the specialty(s) or subspecialty(s) of practice Fellowship in Orthopedics Sports Medicine and completion of CAQ 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 Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process We are not able to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship at this time 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 the Mountain West The Salt Lake Valley is the heart of the state of Utah, which is one of the fastest growing states in the country. Salt Lake is located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and is within an hour’s drive of nine world-renowned ski resorts and within a day’s drive of five national parks. Along with these recreational attractions, there are many cultural and sporting events. There are performances by the Utah Symphony, Ballet West and Pioneer Theater Company as well as a renovated theater that offers Broadway plays. The Sundance Film Festival and the Park City Art Festival are nationally recognized events held in nearby communities. The NBA’s Jazz, ECHL Utah Grizzlies hockey, the AAA Salt Lake Bees, the Utah Warriors Rugby team, and the MLS Real Salt Lake, all represent Salt Lake City. Location: Alta View Clinic, Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital Work City: Sandy Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 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. 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