Family Medicine Physician — Rural Health Leadership Opportunity | Future Medical Director Pathway

Updated 9/22/26
Holyoke, Colorado, United States
Physician
Family Practice-Without OB
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job description

Job description

A physician-friendly nonprofit Critical Access Hospital in Colorado is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join its growing primary care team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician who values clinical autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and community-focused care. The selected physician will join a collaborative rural healthcare environment with a strong support team, manageable patient volume, and an opportunity to grow into a future Medical Director leadership role.

The practice offers an exceptional work-life balance with flexible scheduling options, a relationship-based approach to medicine, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in an underserved community.

Residents and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive Family Medicine care across all stages of life
Manage outpatient primary care visits, preventive care, and chronic disease management
Provide acute care services and coordinate ongoing patient care
Participate in inpatient rounding and hospital-based responsibilities
Care for pediatric, adult, geriatric, and women's health patients
Develop long-term relationships with patients and families
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinical staff
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Mentor and support fellow providers as the practice continues to grow

Qualifications

Required:
MD or DO degree
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Family Medicine
Eligible for Colorado medical licensure
DEA license or ability to obtain
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to patient-centered, community-based care
Preferred:
Rural health or Critical Access Hospital experience
Full-spectrum Family Medicine experience
Spanish/English bilingual skills
Leadership experience or interest in physician leadership
Desire to establish long-term community roots

Working Hours

Monday–Friday schedule
Flexible scheduling options:
Traditional 5-day schedule
4-day (4x10) schedule
Average patient volume: approximately 12–13 patients per day
Collaborative team environment
Strong nursing and administrative support
Modern EMR with documentation support tools
High physician autonomy
Relationship-centered approach to patient care
Excellent work-life balance

Skills

Family Medicine
Primary Care
Rural Health
Critical Access Hospital
Outpatient Medicine
Full-Spectrum Family Medicine
Preventive Care
Chronic Disease Management
Acute Care
Inpatient Rounding
Community Health
Patient-Centered Care
Adult Medicine
Pediatrics
Geriatric Care
Women’s Health
Care Coordination
Quality Improvement
Physician Leadership
Medical Director Development
Hospital-Based Medicine
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Patient Education
BLS / ACLS
EMR Documentation
Athena EMR
Rural Healthcare Leadership
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Nortek Medical Staffing

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