Physician - La Junta Clinic

Valley-Wide Health Systems; La Junta (CO); On-site; USD 211,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Health Insurance

Air Ambulance Coverage MASA

Basic Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Retirement Match

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

HRA

FSA

DCA

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation 20 days/year

Paid Sick Leave 12 days/year

Paid Holidays 7 days + 3 floating

Job summary

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. in La Junta, CO, is seeking a Primary Care Physician/Family Practice to provide comprehensive, age-spanning primary and preventive care within an integrated rural health team.

The role may include OB, inpatient, and after-hours call responsibilities depending on scope and needs. You will collaborate with local hospitals and community organizations to ensure coordinated patient care, maintain EHR documentation, and uphold Valley-Wide policies and regulatory

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an accredited Family Medicine residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
• Colorado medical license or eligibility.
• Current DEA registration valid in Colorado.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS per credentialing policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary and preventive medical care to patients of all ages
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of acute and chronic health conditions within family medicine
• Prescribe medications in accordance with Colorado law and guidelines
• Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with clinical and support staff
• Complete patient documentation and charting in the EHR within required timeframes
• Coordinate patient care, referrals, and other clinical follow-up
• Supervise advanced practice providers per regulations
• Precept medical students, residents, and learners
• Acquire and maintain hospital privileges and participate in inpatient/outpatient calls as needed
• Maintain nursing home privileges to support continuity of care
• Collaborate with hospitals and community providers for coordinated care
• Maintain compliance with Valley-Wide policies and regulations

Skills

Strong written and verbal comunication

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO with Family Medicine residency

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine

Colorado medical license

DEA registration in Colorado

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: La Junta Clinic - La Junta, CO 81050

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $211,192.18 - $263,990.22 Salary

Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

Valley-Wide Health Systems is seeking a Primary Care Physician/Family Practice Physician to provide comprehensive, high-quality primary and preventive care to patients across the lifespan. This position works as part of an integrated care team serving rural communities in southern Colorado and may include OB, inpatient, and after-hours call responsibilities based on scope of practice and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary and preventive medical care to patients of all ages
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of acute and chronic health conditions within the scope of family medicine
• Prescribe medications in accordance with Colorado law and professional practice guidelines
• Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with clinical and support staff
• Complete patient documentation and required charting in the electronic health record within established timeframes
• Coordinate patient care, population health activities, referrals, and other clinical follow-up
• Provide oversight and supervision of advanced practice providers as assigned and in accordance with applicable regulations
• Participate in Peer Review, Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities, provider meetings, and other clinical initiatives
• Precept medical students, residents, and other learners from approved programs
• Acquire and maintain applicable hospital privileges and participate in inpatient and after-hours call services as designated
• Maintain nursing home privileges when required to support continuity of care for Valley-Wide patients
• Collaborate with local hospitals, healthcare organizations, community agencies, and other medical professionals to support coordinated patient care
• Maintain compliance with Valley-Wide policies and applicable state and federal regulations

Requirements

• MD or DO with successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
• Board certification examination must be completed within one year, if applicable
• Current or eligible Colorado medical license
• Current DEA registration valid in Colorado
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications as required by Valley-Wide credentialing policies
• Previous clinical experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an integrated healthcare team
• Commitment to providing high-quality care to rural and medically underserved populations
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Retirement Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave:
  • Vacation: 20 days accrued per year
  • Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
  • Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity, with hiring decisions based on job-related factors.

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