Lead Hospitalist Physician
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Lead Hospitalist Physician: Internal or Family Medicine (MD/DO)
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care.
Job Summary
- Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
- Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
- May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Skill/Education Requirements
- MD / DO with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
- Federal DEA Certification.
- Medical Specialty License or Certification.
- Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.
Schedule
7 Days on / 7 Days Off
Why Join AVRMC?
At AVRMC, you’ll be part of a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the important role you play in patient recovery.
Benefits & Perks
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Gym Membership Discount
- Employee Assistance Program through Cigna, New York Life, and Principal
Financial Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Sign-On Bonus Eligible
- Annual Salary Increase Opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (available immediately)
- Employer Match after 1 Year of Service
Additional Advantages
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- Colorado FAMLI Program Participation
(Up to 12–16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events) - Identity Theft Protection
- Rewards & Recognition Programs
- Cafeteria Meal Discounts
- Shift Differentials (where applicable)
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