Palliative Medicine - Physician - Fort Collins, CO

UCHealth; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 240,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice

CME allowance

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid family and medical leave

Job summary

UCHealth in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a board-certified palliative medicine physician to join a dedicated team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $240,000–$267,000 annually alongside generous benefits such as a relocation package and continuous medical education allowance.

Candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment, managing both inpatient and outpatient care. The position features a flexible four-day workweek with no call duties, ensuring a rewarding work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Board-certification in palliative medicine is required.
• Experience with inpatient and ambulatory care is essential.
• Ability to manage complex symptoms effectively.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative team focused on patient care.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for patient management.

Skills

Inpatient palliative care

Ambulatory palliative care

Complex symptom management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Board-certified in palliative medicine

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

At UCHealth, our mission is simple – to improve lives. We are looking for a board‑certified palliative medicine physician to join our palliative medicine group. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with both inpatient and ambulatory palliative care, complex symptom management, thrive in a collaborative team environment, and be focused on excellent patient care.

Team & Work Schedule

• Join a growing team of thirteen APPs, six social workers, and two nurses with an incredible support staff and strong partnership with our oncology group.
• Enjoy a flexible four‑day work week with no call duties.
• Experience a rewarding balance of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
• EPIC EMR is utilized system‑wide.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days and will remain open until a top candidate is identified. The position posting date is 8/26/2025. We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Exceptional Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package:

• The pay range for this full‑time position is $240,000–$267,000 annually. If applicable, a quality and/or productivity bonus may be offered.
• Relocation package may be offered to eligible candidates.
• Paid malpractice.
• Generous continuing medical education (CME) allowance.
• 403(b) with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible.
• Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability coverage for eligible dependents.
• Wellness benefits.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with contractual time off based on your FTE status.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.