Overview

The package

This hospitalist position offers a flexible block schedule with 12 twelve-hour shifts monthly at a 25-bed Critical Access Level IV Trauma hospital in rural western Colorado, focusing on low-acuity inpatient care with strong physician autonomy and supportive team environment. Compensation includes approximately $200/hour plus a 10% quality bonus, a $30,000 signing bonus, and full benefits.

$200/hr employer-posted compensation with salary structure
$30,000 signing bonus disclosed
Flexible block scheduling; ability to stack shifts and create extended time off · 12 twelve-hour shifts per month
Rural community hospital · 25-bed Critical Access Hospital · Inpatient, low-acuity hospital environment

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Structure: salary
Signing bonus: $30,000

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Fusion HealthCare Staffing

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Facility & Community

Colorado

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Facility details

Practice setting: Rural community hospital
Facility type: 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
Beds: 25
Trauma level: Level IV Trauma Center
Patient population: Low-acuity, rural hospital patients

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Work Design

Schedule: Flexible block scheduling; ability to stack shifts and create extended time off
Call burden: 12 twelve-hour shifts per month
Shift type: 12-hour shifts
Patient volume: 9-11 patients average daily census
Inpatient / outpatient: Inpatient, low-acuity hospital environment
Coverage model: Collaborative inpatient care model with 4 full-time hospitalists and PRN support
Admin burden: Supportive administrative leadership and collegial medical staff
Supervises APPs: Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No
Visa sponsorship: no

Source & Verification

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Salary label: Pay not verified
First seen: 2 days ago
Last verified: today
Extraction confidence: 95%

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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

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