Physician - Family Practice

Vail Health is the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system, featuring a 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional patient care. Located centrally in Vail, our clinic offers beautiful views and a community-focused approach to health equity and accessibility.

About the role

We are seeking a Family Medicine physician with 2 or more years of experience to join Colorado Mountain Medical. In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to adult patients, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of health conditions. You will deliver patient-centered care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and promote health and wellness within the community. The ideal candidate will manage chronic conditions, perform routine check-ups, and create personalized treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribe or administer pharmaceuticals, other medications, immunizations, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Offer health and wellness advice to patients, including guidance on diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments, and explain procedures, test results, or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Manage daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function as required.
• Direct and coordinate patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
• Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, including continuous quality improvement and safety standards.
• Participate in specified health promotion, education, and/or prevention programs.

Requirements

• 3 years of directly related experience, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Degree from an accredited program.
• Professional licensure - M.D. or D.O.
• Current Colorado medical license in good standing.
• Federal DEA certification; Medical Specialty license or certification.
• Board certified or Board eligible in specified area of medical specialty.
• Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff office credentialing and privileges.

Benefits

• Relocation package.
• 6 weeks of time off per annum.
• 403b (5% match) and 457b retirement plans.
• Comprehensive insurance benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Company-paid malpractice insurance, license fees, and dues.
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid).
• Housing programs and childcare reimbursement.
• Tuition assistance and existing student loan repayment.
• Annual continued medical education funds and days, plus medical staff dues coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching.
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability.
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement.
• Recreation discounts and pet insurance.

Pay

Yearly pay: $250,000 USD - $350,000 USD, based on relevant education and experience.