Family Medicine Physician MD/DO (full-time)

Family-Health-West; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

403 (B) with 4% match from FHW andzero

Medical Plan Options

PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and a

High Deductible Health Plan with HSA

Telemedicine options

Vision

Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and D

Disability Insurance with Short/Long

Critical Illness and Accident Plans

Cafeteria Options: Health Reimburse/FI

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Family-Health-West in Fruita, CO is seeking a Family Medicine physician for a full-time, on-site role. The position requires board certification in Family Medicine, Colorado medical licensure, and DEA registration. The role includes hospital and insurance credentialing, compliance with HIPAA and related standards, and participation in quality programs.

The clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package and a guaranteed base salary of $237,000 with a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Family Medicine required.
• Credentials and licenses as specified in description.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full-range of services regardless of patient’s ability to pay.
• Perform the normal and customary functions of a physician practicing Family Medicine.
• Collaborate with staff and physicians to determine appropriate site of care.

Education

Board Certification in Family Medicine

Job description

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: FAMIL003022

• Posted : September 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Fruita, CO 81521, USA

Description

EDUCATION (must be required for position), LICENSE, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Education: Board Certification in Family Medicine
• Licenses: Colorado Medical Board, Drug Enforcement Administration
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS
• Experience: Credentialed by FHW Medical Staff

REQUIRED SCREENINGS:

• Drug Screen
• Physical Assessment
• Tuberculosis screen
• Background Check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)
• Driver Record Screen (positions requiring on-the-job driving)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential job function for every FHW employee.
• Employees are expected to be at their job as scheduled.
• Complete all required hospital and insurance credentialing promptly upon request.
• Be responsible for complying with the applicable legal requirements for a Physician to obtainand/or maintain prescriptive authority in Colorado.
• Comply with policies, laws, and accreditation standards.
• Complete all required FHW training within 90 days of employment and annually thereafter. The required training consists of, but is not limited to, Safety, HIPAA, Resident Abuse, CPR, MSDS, and New Employee Orientation (attendance only required once for NEO).
• Perform the normal and customary functions of a physician practicing Family Medicine.
• Collaborate with staff, physicians, and administrative staff to determine the most appropriate site of care for patients and most cost-effective use of resources.
• Provide prompt and clear communication about patient admission, condition changes, and discharge to clinicians responsible for outpatient care.
• Complete all patient charts and documentation, written and phone orders, and other information necessary for billing laboratory, imaging, and other ancillary services within reasonable specified time frames.
• Provide the full-range of services regardless of patient’s ability to pay.
• Agree to prescribe all appropriate medications needed by patients including narcotics.
• Provide physician input into improvement of quality, patient safety, and patient and family satisfaction.
• Actively participate in practice and organizational level quality programs as appropriate, and participate in all meetings and conferences designated by Employer as "mandatory", unless excused by Employer.
• Provide additional duties to include but not limited to marketing, training, and consulting for Employer.
• Act with a high degree of corporate responsibility relating to the use of resources, equipment and supplies to insure high quality patient care and fiscal responsibility.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork among other physicians, support staff, and FHW personnel.
• Direct other employees of the Employer in the provision of services, and adhere to all reasonable job descriptions, policies, procedures, and performance standards adopted by the Employer.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Maintain patient/resident/employee privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Actively support Service Excellence in all interactions with patients, staff, and administration.
• Represent Physician Services through positive, professional communication and interactions with staff, patients, family members, the community, and other FHW departments.
• Demonstrate leadership to align with FHW mission, vision, and values in all daily roles and responsibilities.
• In attrition to the above duties, Physician will comply with Employment Agreement and subsequent Amendments in their entirety.
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Guaranteed Base Salary $237,000
Full-time 40 hours per week

Immunizations required for employment; including flu vaccine

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES :

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
• Medical Plan Options:
• PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
• Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings
• A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection, etc.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Spt

Cert - BLS

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