About the Opportunity
- Join a physician-led healthcare system serving communities throughout western Colorado
- Opportunity created by a reduction in the current provider's clinical schedule
- Step into an established practice with strong referral relationships already in place
- Employed position offering long-term stability and physician autonomy
- Excellent balance of clinic and surgical podiatry
- No call responsibilities
- Strong administrative and clinical support
- Exceptional work-life balance in one of Colorado's premier outdoor recreation regions
Practice Overview
- Community-focused healthcare organization anchored by a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
- Level IV Trauma Center serving a broad regional population
- Established podiatry service line with significant growth potential
- Strong referral network from primary care and specialty providers
- Physician-friendly culture with excellent provider retention
- Continued investment in technology, infrastructure, and provider resources
Clinical Practice
- Broad-spectrum podiatry practice
- Mix of conservative and surgical podiatric care
- Average patient volume of 20-25 patients per day
- Approximately three surgical cases per week currently
- Opportunity to expand surgical volume over time
- Strong community demand and established patient base
- Ability to build and shape the future growth of the service line
Clinical Support
- Experienced clinical and administrative staff
- Efficient operating room team
- Strong referral relationships throughout the health system
- Collaborative physician leadership and medical staff
- Provider-focused operational support
Schedule
- Four-day clinic schedule
- One dedicated operating room day per week
- Initial ramp-up period with approximately a half-day of surgical time weekly
- Expected progression into a full clinic and surgical schedule
- No call responsibilities
- Designed to support long-term physician wellness and work-life balance
Facilities & Technology
- Modern Critical Access Hospital
- Advanced surgical capabilities and equipment
- MEDITECH Expanse EMR
- Planned Epic implementation
- Technology and resources often associated with larger metropolitan health systems
- Dedicated operating room support staff
Compensation Guaranteed Compensation
- $290,000 Guaranteed Base Salary
- RVU Productivity Incentive
- Realistic earning potential of $320,000+
- $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
- $12,000 Annual Quality & Good Citizenship Bonus
Additional Benefits
- Employed W-2 position
- Fully covered malpractice insurance
- Long-term employment stability
Benefits CME
- One week of CME annually
- $4,500 Annual CME Allowance
Time Off
Health & Retirement
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Retirement benefits package
- Full employed physician benefits
Lifestyle Advantages
- No call requirements
- Four-day clinic schedule
- Outstanding physician autonomy
- Access to hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, and winter recreation
- Convenient access to Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and the Roaring Fork Valley
- Small-town living with easy access to larger regional amenities
- Physician wellness and retention are organizational priorities
- Ideal setting for providers seeking both career growth and personal balance
Candidate Parameters
- Board Eligible or Board Certified Podiatrist
- Surgical training preferred
- Open to both new graduates and experienced providers
- Eligible for Colorado medical licensure
- Interested in developing a long-term practice within the community
- Team-oriented and patient-focused
