Primary Care Physician – Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing (Southeast Colorado)
About the role
Lykos Medical is seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to provide supervisory and clinical oversight for Long-Term Care (LTC) and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) across rural Southeast Colorado. This role is ideal for physicians seeking schedule flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to support underserved senior communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervisory oversight and monthly in-person rounding
- Manage chronic and complex geriatric patients in LTC/SNF settings
- Collaborate with facility nursing and administrative teams
- Document care in EMR in a timely manner
- Participate in quality improvement and post-acute care initiatives
- Build strong relationships with rural facilities and care teams
Qualifications
- Required: MD or DO, Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics, Active CO medical license (or ability to obtain), DEA license
- PREFERRED: Experience in LTC, SNF, geriatrics, post-acute care, or rural medicine, Familiarity with Medicare and value-based care, Interest in leadership or future program growth
Benefits
Extremely Flexible Scheduling
Minimum required in-person rounding: once per month
We schedule around your availability
Ideal for physicians seeking additional income or flexible part-time work
Travel-Friendly Compensation
Productivity-based pay model
Flat travel fee or stipend available due to long driving distances
We collaborate with our physicians to maximize efficiency and route planning
Leadership & Expansion Opportunities
Candidates in Colorado Springs or Pueblo encouraged to apply
May support future expansion into LTC/SNF markets in those areas
Supported, Physician-Led Environment
You’ll have autonomy with operational support
Strong facility partnerships already in place
Clear expectations aligned with CDPHE & Medicare requirements
Pay
Productivity-based pay model
Schedule
Extremely Flexible Scheduling
Benefits
Travel-friendly compensation, flat travel fee or stipend, collaboration with physicians to maximize efficiency and route planning, supported, physician-led environment, clear expectations aligned with CDPHE & Medicare requirements