About the Opportunity Join a well-established Hospital Medicine program within a physician-led healthcare organization serving western Colorado Opportunity created by the upcoming departure of the Department Chair Practice in a collaborative, low-acuity hospital environment with strong physician autonomy Flexible scheduling model allows physicians to stack shifts and maximize time off Ideal opportunity for physicians seeking work-life balance without sacrificing compensation Supportive administrative leadership and collegial medical staff Located in one of Colorado's premier outdoor recreation destinations Practice Details Hospital Medicine 25-bed Critical Access Hospital Level IV Trauma Center Average daily census of 9-11 patients 12 twelve-hour shifts per month Approximately 36 clinical hours per week Candidates seeking 10 shifts per month may also be considered Flexible scheduling with the ability to stack shifts consecutively Low-acuity inpatient environment focused on quality patient care Clinical Environment Manage a manageable inpatient census allowing for thorough, patient-centered care Strong referral relationships with larger regional hospitals Collaborative inpatient care model Opportunity to practice broad-spectrum Hospital Medicine Supportive nursing and ancillary staff Significant physician autonomy in clinical decision-making Team Structure Four full-time Hospitalists Additional PRN physician support Experienced Nurse Practitioner support APP assistance available for Monday clinic responsibilities Collegial and collaborative physician group Flexible scheduling structure to accommodate individual lifestyle preferences Support Structure Experienced Nurse Practitioner Collaborative nursing staff Strong administrative support Physician-led culture Efficient hospital operations Established referral pathways for higher-acuity cases Technology & Facilities 25-bed Critical Access Hospital Level IV Trauma Center MEDITECH EMR Epic transition planned for 2028 Modern inpatient facilities Strong regional referral relationships Schedule & Lifestyle 12 shifts per month 12-hour shifts Flexible block scheduling available Ability to work consecutive shifts and create extended periods off Compensation $200 per hour 10% Annual Quality Bonus Effective compensation approximately $220 per hour when quality bonus is achieved Full-time benefits available at 12 shifts per month Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Benefits Full employed physician benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement benefits Malpractice coverage Up to $30,000 relocation assistance Quality bonus opportunity Long-term employment stability Candidate Parameters Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Hospitalist experience preferred Strong inpatient training for new graduates Eligible for Colorado medical licensure Interest in practicing in a rural community hospital setting Team-oriented physician seeking flexibility and work-life balance No visa sponsorship available Position Highlights One of the strongest lifestyle Hospitalist opportunities in Colorado Low daily census averaging 9-11 patients Flexible block scheduling Ability to stack shifts and create significant time off Strong physician autonomy Supportive and collegial team environment Effective compensation approaching $220 per hour Full-time benefits at only 12 shifts per month Scenic western Colorado location Easy access to Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Vail, skiing, hiking, fishing, rafting, and mountain recreation