Podiatry | Western Colorado | 4-Day Clinic Schedule, No Call & Mountain Lifestyle

About the Opportunity

• Join a physician-led healthcare system serving communities throughout western Colorado
• Opportunity created by a reduction in the current provider's clinical schedule
• Step into an established practice with strong referral relationships already in place
• Employed position offering long-term stability and physician autonomy
• Excellent balance of clinic and surgical podiatry
• No call responsibilities
• Strong administrative and clinical support
• Exceptional work-life balance in one of Colorado's premier outdoor recreation regions

Practice Overview

• Community-focused healthcare organization anchored by a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
• Level IV Trauma Center serving a broad regional population
• Established podiatry service line with significant growth potential
• Strong referral network from primary care and specialty providers
• Physician-friendly culture with excellent provider retention
• Continued investment in technology, infrastructure, and provider resources

Clinical Practice

• Broad-spectrum podiatry practice
• Mix of conservative and surgical podiatric care
• Average patient volume of 20-25 patients per day
• Approximately three surgical cases per week currently
• Opportunity to expand surgical volume over time
• Strong community demand and established patient base
• Ability to build and shape the future growth of the service line

Clinical Support

• Experienced clinical and administrative staff
• Efficient operating room team
• Strong referral relationships throughout the health system
• Collaborative physician leadership and medical staff
• Provider-focused operational support

Schedule

• Four-day clinic schedule
• One dedicated operating room day per week
• Initial ramp-up period with approximately a half-day of surgical time weekly
• Expected progression into a full clinic and surgical schedule
• No call responsibilities
• Designed to support long-term physician wellness and work-life balance

Facilities & Technology

• Modern Critical Access Hospital
• Advanced surgical capabilities and equipment
• MEDITECH Expanse EMR
• Planned Epic implementation
• Technology and resources often associated with larger metropolitan health systems
• Dedicated operating room support staff

Compensation

Guaranteed Compensation

• $290,000 Guaranteed Base Salary
• RVU Productivity Incentive
• Realistic earning potential of $320,000+
• $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $12,000 Annual Quality & Good Citizenship Bonus

Additional Benefits

• Employed W-2 position
• Fully covered malpractice insurance
• Long-term employment stability

Benefits

CME

• One week of CME annually
• $4,500 Annual CME Allowance

Time Off

• 6-7 Weeks Paid Time Off

Health & Retirement

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Retirement benefits package
• Full employed physician benefits

Lifestyle Advantages

• No call requirements
• Four-day clinic schedule
• Outstanding physician autonomy
• Access to hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, and winter recreation
• Convenient access to Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and the Roaring Fork Valley
• Small-town living with easy access to larger regional amenities
• Physician wellness and retention are organizational priorities
• Ideal setting for providers seeking both career growth and personal balance

Candidate Parameters

• Board Eligible or Board Certified Podiatrist
• Surgical training preferred
• Open to both new graduates and experienced providers
• Eligible for Colorado medical licensure
• Interested in developing a long-term practice within the community
• Team-oriented and patient-focused