Gunnison Valley Hospital (GVH) is seeking a mission-driven Emergency Medicine Physician to join our high-functioning rural hospital in central Utah. This role offers a rare combination of clinical autonomy, manageable volumes, and a supportive medical staff dedicated to keeping patients close to home.

As a Physician at GVH, you will practice broad-spectrum emergency care across all age groups in an environment where your clinical judgment is trusted, your input matters, and your work has a direct impact on the community.

GVH is a rural Critical Access Hospital committed to high-quality patient care, operational excellence, and long-term provider retention. Our physicians enjoy strong institutional support, modern facilities, and a culture centered around collaboration across departments.

What Sets GVH Apart
• Practice a wide range of cases with both acuity and variety
• Manageable patient volumes with strong nursing and ancillary support
• Collegial medical staff and collaborative leadership
• Clinical autonomy within a community-centered model
• Rural hospital with access to full inpatient and swing bed services

Compensation & Benefits
• Participation in the Utah Retirement System (URS Pension) *see below*

• Loan repayment support + access to state/federal rural incentive programs *see below*

• Full-time benefits package
• CME and professional development support
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)

 

Lifestyle & Community
Physicians choose GVH because the lifestyle matches the work:
• Central Utah mountain town with exceptional outdoor recreation
• Skiing, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, off-road, and hunting
• Family-friendly community with low cost of living
• Safe environment with access to year-round adventure
• Balanced pace without sacrificing professional fulfillment

Rural Incentive & Repayment Opportunities
GVH participates in Utah’s rural workforce programs and is eligible for loan repayment pathways that reward service in rural Utah.

Loan Repayment & Incentive Opportunities

GVH supports multiple loan repayment pathways that reward service in rural Utah and help reduce the financial burden of medical education. 

· Utah Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program

· Utah Health Care Workforce Program

· Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

These programs offer financial incentives for rural clinical practice, including medical education loan repayment, and multi-year service commitments. GVH supports physicians in navigating and applying for these programs.

Utah Retirement System (URS Pension) A Competitive Advantage for Physicians

GVH is a participating employer in the Utah Retirement System (URS). This is a defined-benefit pension plan that offers long-term retirement stability and is increasingly uncommon in healthcare systems.

Why URS Matters for Physicians
• Provides predictable, formula-based retirement benefits
• Rewards physician retention and career commitment
• Defined-benefit pensions are increasingly uncommon in healthcare, especially for physicians, making URS a highly competitive benefit for long-term financial planning.

In a landscape where many large systems have transitioned away from pension-based models, the ability to participate in URS sets GVH apart as a forward-thinking employer committed to long-term physician stability.

Join a team where your work matters — to patients, to the community, and to the future of rural healthcare.