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Family Medicine Physician MD/DO (full-time)

$237,000

Fruita, CO, USAFull-timePosted Sep 28, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job 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 obtain and/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 FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK 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. Dental 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.

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