Emergency Medicine - EMS Leadership Opportunity (Denver)

CarePoint Health; Colorado; On-site; USD 368,000 - 389,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Licensure coverage

DEA fees coverage

Credentialing expenses included

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

CarePoint is seeking an EMS Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Emergency Physician to join our growing EMS team in Denver, Colorado. This is a physician-owned group providing medical direction to multiple agencies across urban and rural Colorado.

Split role: ~80% clinical shifts in the ED and ~20% EMS leadership with opportunities for expanded EMS involvement and teaching in the new Emergency Medicine Residency program launching in 2028.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine required and EMS fellowship or equivalent training.
• Strong communication skills and a growth mindset.
• Leadership experience in EMS settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Split role with ~80% clinical ED shifts and ~20% EMS leadership responsibilities.
• Develop and implement system-wide EMS protocols and frontline clinical care.
• Provide EMS medical direction across contracted and affiliated systems.
• Support teaching and curriculum development within the new residency program.

Skills

EMS leadership

Communication

Teaching/Mentoring

Education

BC/BE in Emergency Medicine

Job description

CarePoint is seeking an EMS Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Emergency Physician to join our growing EMS team in beautiful Denver, Colorado. This is a unique opportunity to join a 100% physician-owned and democratically governed group. Our physician team provides medical direction to multiple agencies across urban and rural areas in Colorado.

Location

Denver, Colorado

Position Type

• Full-Time
• Clinical + Leadership
• Physician-Owned Group

Academic Integration & Residency Launch

This is an exciting time to join the CarePoint team at HCA HealthONE Swedish as we launch our new Emergency Medicine Residency program, targeting a 2028 start with six residents per year. As a physician here, you will have extensive opportunities for teaching, curriculum development, and collaboration in a growing academic environment. You will work within a dedicated GME infrastructure to help shape the next generation of emergency physicians.

Position Highlights

Split Role: ~80% clinical shifts in the Emergency Department and ~20% EMS administrative/leadership responsibilities, with opportunities for expanded EMS involvement.

Leadership Duties Include

• Developing and implementing system-wide EMS protocols and advancing EMS front-line clinical care and education to area EMS agencies and EMS clinicians.
• Supporting EMS medical direction in contracted and affiliated systems.
• Strategic development of new technologies in EMS care and communication, including telemedicine.

Compensation & Benefits

• Clinical Rate: Starting at $165-175/hour for ED shifts with annual increase before eligibility for full partnership and productivity-based compensation at year 3.
• EMS Stipend: $25,000 annually (with potential for growth).
• Path to Partnership: Join a 3-year track to full, equal partnership. Partners enjoy significant salary escalation, with our main site partners recently earning over $300/hour. Our ownership is flat, meaning you become an equal shareholder with a voice in the group’s future.
• Coverage: Malpractice, licensure, DEA, and credentialing expenses included.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, retirement, and more.

Why Join CarePoint at HCA HealthONE Swedish?

• Join an established, cohesive leadership team with EMS expertise at a busy Level 1 Trauma Center ABA Burn Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Enjoy mentorship and professional development in a supportive, collegial culture.
• Live in Denver, CO – a vibrant city with year-round outdoor activities, rich culture, and a short commute to all clinical sites.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine
• EMS fellowship or equivalent advanced EMS training required
• Strong communication skills, dedication to patient care, and a growth mindset

The CarePoint Difference

CarePoint is a physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group committed to clinical excellence and innovation. Founded in 1995 by emergency physicians, we now have over 300 equal physician owners who provide care across Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Acute Care neurology and neurocritical care, teleneurology, neurosurgery, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Our clinicians are supported by dedicated, high-quality staff and a leadership team committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering top-tier care.

Ready to Make a Difference in EMS Leadership and Emergency Care?

Join a team where your voice matters and your impact is real.