Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon - Highlands Ranch, Colorado

UCHealth Medical Group is seeking four Board-Certified or Board-Eligible, fellowship-trained Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons to join our team at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in vibrant Highlands Ranch as we open a surgical intensive care unit and expand our hospital to a level II trauma center.

The UCHealth Acute Care Surgery service line across the Front Range of Colorado represents a mature, system-wide program. We are now seeking to expand surgical capabilities within Highlands Ranch Hospital to create an additional referral center within our system. The hospital has undergone significant expansion in operating room capacity as well as inpatient bed capacity in the last year.

As a current Level III-N trauma center, the team is staffed by six general surgeons and one TACS critical care surgeon who serves as medical director for trauma. Additionally, four TACS APPs support the team. With the opening of a SICU service line and the transition to a Level II trauma center, the team anticipates moving to a 12-hour day and night shift-based schedule. The expected surgical ICU/TACS call split for this new team will be approximately 50% SICU coverage and 50% TACS coverage.

Practice at a Glance

Four full-time Trauma and Acute Care Surgery positions available

$550,000 annual base salary

Quality bonus up to $35,000

Relocation package may be offered to eligible candidates

Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery fellowship required

Minimum five years of experience preferred

Help launch a new Surgical Intensive Care Unit and support the transition to a Level II trauma center

Practice primarily covers surgical critical care, trauma, emergency general surgery, and some elective general surgery

Strong inpatient APP support - team of four

Access to a da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system

EPIC EMR utilized system-wide

Paid malpractice coverage

Qualifications

MD or DO degree.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.

Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery required.

Minimum five years of experience preferred.

Commitment to excellent patient care.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits Highlights

$550,000 annual base compensation for this full-time position.

Quality bonus opportunity of up to $35,000.

Relocation package may be offered to eligible candidates.

Generous continuing medical education allowance.

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option, if eligible.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and wellness benefits for eligible employees and dependents.

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care; health savings account available with the HD/HSA medical plan.

Identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.

Paid family and medical leave, including Colorado FAMLI, leaves of absence, and contractual time off based on FTE status.

Join us in making a difference that extends beyond the exam room. Together, we can improve lives, advance care and make extraordinary possible. Connect with our Recruitment team to learn more.

UCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Posting Date: 10/07/2026 -11/07/2026

About Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Highlands Ranch is located 12 miles south of Denver in Douglas County and offers a magnificent quality of life and opportunities for an active lifestyle. This community is touted as one of the best destinations to raise a family in Colorado and recognized nationally by Forbes as one of the top places to move in the country. Highlands Ranch is home to energetic people and a diverse wildlife population. Eighty-five percent of homes in Highlands Ranch are located within one-quarter mile of a park, open space area or trail.