Award-Winning Healthcare in Wyoming's Big Horn Mountain Region
When you join Sheridan Memorial Hospital, you'll practice within a nationally recognized healthcare institution that combines sophisticated technology with genuine community connection. This 88-bed acute care hospital serves as the healthcare cornerstone for Sheridan County and surrounding communities, providing an exceptional level of care rarely found in rural settings. As you walk through the doors each morning, you'll experience the unique satisfaction of working in a facility where clinical excellence and personal connections coexist—creating an environment where physicians can truly make a difference in patients' lives while maintaining professional growth and satisfaction.
Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital for nine consecutive years (2016–2024)
Joint Commission accredited since 1964 with Gold Seal of Approval
American College of Cardiology accreditations in Heart Failure and Cardiac Catheterization
Area Trauma Hospital designation maintained since 2001
Comprehensive Medical Services
Your practice at Sheridan Memorial Hospital will be supported by a remarkably comprehensive range of clinical services that rivals much larger metropolitan facilities. This breadth of specialties allows you to provide exceptional continuity of care to your patients while having immediate access to necessary consultations and referrals. Unlike the fragmented care common in larger markets, here you'll practice in an integrated environment where communication flows easily between departments and specialists genuinely know each other as colleagues.
Full-service emergency department handling approximately 11,000 annual visits
Comprehensive imaging and diagnostic services including CT, MRI, and more
Specialty services including cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, and oncology
Dedicated cancer center offering state-of-the-art treatment close to home
Outpatient specialty clinics reducing the need for patient travel
SameDay Health & Imaging center providing extended hours 7 days a week
Collaborative Professional Environment
The professional culture at Sheridan Memorial Hospital reflects the values of the Wyoming community it serves—straightforward, supportive, and focused on practical solutions rather than bureaucracy. Led by CEO Mike McCafferty and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sierra Gross, the hospital fosters an environment where physician input is valued and administrative barriers to quality care are minimized. With 631 employees and 145 affiliated physicians across 25 medical specialties, you'll join a substantial yet cohesive medical community with a shared commitment to excellence.
Physician-friendly administration that values clinical autonomy
Streamlined decision-making process uncommon in larger institutions
Culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based practice
Strong financial performance with $153.7 million in net patient revenue
Commitment to technological advancement and quality improvement
Clinical staff collaboration across 25 distinct medical specialties
Patient-Centered Facility Design
The physical environment of Sheridan Memorial Hospital has been thoughtfully developed to enhance both patient experience and clinical efficiency. With 304,078 square feet of facility space and an average facility age of just over 20 years, the hospital offers modern amenities while maintaining warmth and accessibility. Your daily practice will benefit from well-designed clinical spaces that facilitate efficient workflow while creating a healing environment for patients and families.
Modern clinical facilities with ongoing capital improvements ($5.39 million in capital expenditures)
Four well-equipped operating rooms totaling 15,504 square feet
Spacious laboratory area (9,482 sq. ft.) supporting comprehensive diagnostics
Comfortable mother-baby unit supporting approximately 333 births annually
Dedicated inpatient pediatric space with child-friendly amenities
Transitional Care Unit (TCU) providing recuperative care following injury, surgery, or illness
Case mix index of 1.52, reflecting a moderately complex patient population
Community Integration and Support
As a city-county owned hospital, Sheridan Memorial Hospital enjoys exceptional community support and integration. This governance structure has fostered deep connections between the hospital and the community it serves, creating an environment where healthcare providers are genuinely valued and appreciated. Unlike the anonymity experienced in larger markets, here you'll witness firsthand how your work directly impacts the health and wellbeing of a community that recognizes your contribution.
Strong community engagement and support
Government ownership structure ensuring stability and mission focus
Robust inpatient market share of 56.8% and outpatient market share of 55.8%
5-star patient satisfaction ratings reflecting community trust
Dedicated hospital foundation supporting facility enhancements and physician recruitment
Service area primarily consisting of Sheridan County (80.4% of patients from Sheridan)
Strategic location at 1401 W 5th St, Sheridan, WY 82801, accessible to the entire region
Excellence in Patient Care
The exceptional quality of care at Sheridan Memorial Hospital is reflected in both objective metrics and patient feedback. With a 5-star Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) rating (95th percentile nationally), the hospital demonstrates a commitment to patient experience that aligns perfectly with the intimate, relationship-based practice of pediatrics. Here, you'll practice in an environment where clinical excellence and compassionate care are equally valued and recognized.
