Family Medicine Physician Opportunity | Rural Health Leadership Pathway | Northern Colorado Metro Area
Job at a glance
Job description
A physician-friendly Critical Access Hospital is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join its growing primary care team in the Northern Colorado Area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician seeking meaningful patient relationships, clinical autonomy, and a long-term career within a supportive community healthcare environment.
The role offers the opportunity to practice comprehensive Family Medicine while developing into a future physician leadership position for candidates interested in medical direction, mentorship, and quality improvement initiatives.
Position Highlights:
- Full-time employed physician opportunity
- Critical Access Hospital setting
- Future Medical Director leadership pathway
- Flexible scheduling options
- Strong physician autonomy
- Low patient volume environment
- Supportive clinical and administrative team
- Excellent work-life balance
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a rural community
Job Responsibilities
Manage outpatient primary care needs including:
Preventive medicine
Annual wellness visits
Chronic disease management
Acute care visits
Pediatrics
Adult medicine
Geriatrics
Women's health
Perform patient evaluations, physical exams, and diagnostic assessments
Develop evidence-based treatment plans
Coordinate specialty referrals and ongoing patient care
Provide inpatient rounding responsibilities
Educate patients on prevention and disease management
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and hospital staff
Support community health initiatives
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
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 healthcare
Preferred Qualifications:
Rural health experience
Critical Access Hospital experience
Spanish/English bilingual skills
Leadership experience or interest in physician leadership
Full-spectrum Family Medicine experience
Desire to establish long-term community relationships
Residents & experienced physicians encouraged to apply.
Working Hours
Monday–Friday
Option of:
Traditional 5-day schedule
Four-day (4x10) schedule
Low-volume call rotation
Approximately one week every third week
Level IV Trauma Hospital environment
Skills
Rural Healthcare
Critical Access Hospital Medicine
Preventive Care
Chronic Disease Management
Inpatient & Outpatient Care
Physician Leadership