Orthopedic Surgeon

Your Healing Mission Matters

As an Orthopedic Surgeon at Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, UT, you'll be inspired by the community you serve as a valued member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to caring with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. At Lifepoint, you'll find a workplace where what truly matters is achievable - from your career goals to your well-being.

Position Details

Join an established group consisting of a sports medicine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, nurse practitioner and highly skilled supporting staff in a collegial setting.

Required Skills and Procedures

• General orthopedic procedures: interest in joints preferred

• Subspecialty interests welcome; willingness to take general call

• Experienced candidates preferred

Schedule

• Clinic: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (50 patients/week avg)

• OR Block Days: Monday & Wednesday

• Hospital Rounding: Minimal - Hospitalists admit most patients; APPs assist with rounding

• Call requirement: 10 days per month, including one weekend (2-3 call-ins weekly / 5-7 phone consults)

Capabilities and Technology

• Mako Robot on-site

• 3 ORs

• Level IV Trauma

• Robust rehab program

• Clinic EMR: Athena

About Our Hospital and Health System

Ashley Regional Medical Center is a 39-bed hospital located in Vernal, UT and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

Ashley Regional is a high-quality facility (Top 100) located in northeastern Utah, Vernal. Our physicians enjoy practicing medicine in a rural setting, with the latest technology at their fingertips. They can enjoy a slower pace of life and work with a great staff of highly qualified nurses and technicians.

About the Community

• Nestled in Utah's beautiful Uintah Basin, Vernal is a thriving, family-oriented town with:

• Excellent public schools and low cost of living

• Endless outdoor recreation: hiking, camping, fishing, boating, skiing

• Access to Dinosaur National Monument, Flaming Gorge, and the Uinta Mountains

• A welcoming, safe community with short commutes and small-town charm

• Just a few hours from Salt Lake City and Park City

• Whether you're raising a family, seeking a quieter lifestyle, or craving open space and sunshine, Vernal offers a rare combination of opportunity and serenity.

Our compensation package can include:

• Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

• Paid time off and retirement plan

• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits

• Student loan repayment assistance

• Early-commitment residency stipend

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days

• Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage

• Marketing and practice growth assistance

Ashley Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.