Hospital Medicine | Western Colorado | 12 Shifts Per Month | Low Census & Exceptional Lifestyle

About the Opportunity

• Join a well-established Hospital Medicine program within a physician-led healthcare organization serving western Colorado
• Opportunity created by the upcoming departure of the Department Chair
• Practice in a collaborative, low-acuity hospital environment with strong physician autonomy
• Flexible scheduling model allows physicians to stack shifts and maximize time off
• Ideal opportunity for physicians seeking work-life balance without sacrificing compensation
• Supportive administrative leadership and collegial medical staff
• Located in one of Colorado's premier outdoor recreation destinations

Practice Details

• Hospital Medicine
• 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Average daily census of 9-11 patients
• 12 twelve-hour shifts per month
• Approximately 36 clinical hours per week
• Candidates seeking 10 shifts per month may also be considered
• Flexible scheduling with the ability to stack shifts consecutively
• Low-acuity inpatient environment focused on quality patient care

Clinical Environment

• Manage a manageable inpatient census allowing for thorough, patient-centered care
• Strong referral relationships with larger regional hospitals
• Collaborative inpatient care model
• Opportunity to practice broad-spectrum Hospital Medicine
• Supportive nursing and ancillary staff
• Significant physician autonomy in clinical decision-making

Team Structure

• Four full-time Hospitalists
• Additional PRN physician support
• Experienced Nurse Practitioner support
• APP assistance available for Monday clinic responsibilities
• Collegial and collaborative physician group
• Flexible scheduling structure to accommodate individual lifestyle preferences

Support Structure

• Experienced Nurse Practitioner
• Collaborative nursing staff
• Strong administrative support
• Physician-led culture
• Efficient hospital operations
• Established referral pathways for higher-acuity cases

Technology & Facilities

• 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
• Level IV Trauma Center
• MEDITECH EMR
• Epic transition planned for 2028
• Modern inpatient facilities
• Strong regional referral relationships

Schedule & Lifestyle

• 12 shifts per month
• 12-hour shifts
• Flexible block scheduling available
• Ability to work consecutive shifts and create extended periods off

Compensation

• $200 per hour
• 10% Annual Quality Bonus
• Effective compensation approximately $220 per hour when quality bonus is achieved
• Full-time benefits available at 12 shifts per month
• Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Benefits

• Full employed physician benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Malpractice coverage
• Up to $30,000 relocation assistance
• Quality bonus opportunity
• Long-term employment stability

Candidate Parameters

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Hospitalist experience preferred
• Strong inpatient training for new graduates
• Eligible for Colorado medical licensure
• Interest in practicing in a rural community hospital setting
• Team-oriented physician seeking flexibility and work-life balance
• No visa sponsorship available

Position Highlights

• One of the strongest lifestyle Hospitalist opportunities in Colorado
• Low daily census averaging 9-11 patients
• Flexible block scheduling
• Ability to stack shifts and create significant time off
• Strong physician autonomy
• Supportive and collegial team environment
• Effective compensation approaching $220 per hour
• Full-time benefits at only 12 shifts per month
• Scenic western Colorado location
• Easy access to Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Vail, skiing, hiking, fishing, rafting, and mountain recreation