Medical Provider - Full Time and Part Time-Community-Based

Role Overview

A Physician (MD or DO) is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation... one person at a time. This position is based at the Murphy Center in Fort Collins, Colorado, a nationally recognized collaborative service center dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

About the role

The Murphy Center serves as a centralized hub where more than 20 organizations provide access to over 40 services for nearly 3,000 individuals annually. Through a strong partnership with Homeward Alliance and numerous community organizations, the Murphy Center helps connect clients to healthcare, housing resources, behavioral health services, employment support, and other critical community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Deliver evidence-based care for conditions commonly experienced by individuals facing homelessness, including chronic disease management, infectious diseases, wound care, and preventative health needs.
• Prescribe and manage medications, including psychiatric medications and medications for addiction treatment (MAT), as clinically appropriate.
• Function as the medical representative within a multidisciplinary treatment team designed to provide integrated, whole-person care.
• Collaborate closely with behavioral health clinicians, nursing staff, case managers, and community partners to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans.
• Institute emergency measures, stabilization interventions, and referrals to higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
• Support harm reduction principles and trauma-informed approaches to care.
• Foster strong working relationships with Homeward Alliance and other community partners serving individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, state, and federal requirements.
• Participate in on-call coverage schedules as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited university
• More than three years of experience working in a related field required
• Understanding and commitment to medications for addiction treatment and harm reduction principles required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be evaluated and considered
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Current Colorado medical license or ability to obtain prior to start date
  • DEA registration required
  • Board certification or eligibility with plans to obtain certification
  • Valid Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience providing integrated care, behavioral health care, addiction medicine, primary care, community health, or care for underserved populations
• Experience treating co-occurring medical, psychiatric, and substance use disorders
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or significant social determinants of health
• Spanish language skills preferred; additional language skills are also valued
• Experience practicing with a high degree of autonomy and clinical decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams and community partnerships
• More than two years of experience in treating and servicing persons with substance use and mental health needs preferred
• Strong understanding of substance use treatment and knowledge of withdrawal management processes preferred

Benefits

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependent
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependent
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season.

Contact Information

To learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.