Healthcare System Overview

An In-Depth Look into the Healthcare System

Award-Winning Excellence in a Breathtaking Setting

As you walk through the doors of St. John's Health, you'll immediately sense the unique blend of advanced medical care and mountain community warmth that defines this institution. Nestled in the shadow of the Tetons at 625 E Broadway Avenue in Jackson, the hospital's modern facility balances clinical sophistication with the warmth of a community-centered healthcare provider. The large windows throughout the facility frame stunning mountain vistas, creating a healing environment that few hospitals in the nation can match.

St. John's serves as the healthcare cornerstone for Jackson and the surrounding communities, providing essential services in a region where the next nearest hospital could be hours away across mountain passes. This geographical reality shapes the organization's approach to care—comprehensive enough to meet diverse needs, yet intimate enough to maintain close connections with the community it serves. As you engage with colleagues and staff, you'll discover a shared commitment to the hospital's purpose: "To provide our unique community and visitors with exceptional and ever-advancing, individualized care."

  • Over 100 years of service as the sole health system in Jackson Hole, establishing a legacy of care that continues to evolve and advance
  • Nationally recognized excellence as evidenced by awards from Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, and ranking as the #1 hospital in Wyoming
  • 5-Star CMS Rating and a Guardian of Excellence Award for 95th percentile patient satisfaction
  • Comprehensive care network with 120 beds across all facilities, including 48 for acute/primary care
  • Impressive annual volume of approximately 1,900 admissions, 400 births, 2,750 surgeries, and 8,500+ emergency visits
  • Locally-led and independently-run as a Wyoming Hospital Tax District governed by an elected Teton County Board of Trustees
  • Level IV Trauma Center with strong transfer protocols to higher-level facilities
  • Strong medical leadership headed by Chief of Staff Dr. Marcia Lux and elected physician leaders
  • Robust provider network of over 150 healthcare professionals across nearly all specialties
  • Holistic patient-centered approach that emphasizes personalized care and human connection
  • Community wellness commitment through health programs aimed at prevention and education
  • Exceptional quality performance including 99th percentile Medicare Value-Based Purchasing Total Performance Score

The vision that "St. John's Health will be a trusted partner with the community, enabling people to live their best possible lives" permeates every aspect of the organization. This creates a practice environment focused on relationships and community impact. Unlike metropolitan hospitals where patients might feel like anonymous cases, St. John's fosters a setting where providers and patients experience healthcare as a relationship rather than a transaction.

As a hospitalist at St. John's, you'll be part of a dynamic team managing diverse cases, from seasonal tourist emergencies to ongoing care for local residents. You'll collaborate across departments in a setting where cross-specialty communication is natural and efficient. Established referral relationships with institutions like the University of Utah Hospital ensure seamless transfers and coordinated care, empowering you to deliver confident, patient-centered medicine within a well-supported regional network.

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