Urgent Adult Care Physician (PRN)
Listed compensation
$228K - $272.7K
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Urgent Adult Care Physician (PRN) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Pena FHC Urgent Care Job Summary Provide medical care to patients, diagnose illnesses, write prescriptions and perform various medical procedures and exams. Records relevant information in patient records.
Essential Functions: Analyze records, examination information, or test results to diagnose medical conditions. (60%) Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements. (10%) Collect and record patient information, such as medical history or examination results.
(10%) Communicate likely outcomes of medical diseases or traumatic conditions to patients or their representatives. (10%) Conduct primary patient assessments that include information from prior medical care. (10%) Education: Doctorate Degree Graduation from an Accredited Medical School.
Required Work Experience: Licenses: MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care. Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications. Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. Performs in a tactful and professional manner. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Computer skills required. Computer skills preferred.
Shift Work Type PRN/Intermittent Salary $228,000.00 - $272,700.00 / yr (Pay range listed is for 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE). See Work Type for actual FTE) Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community.
Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs.
We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: Ambient AI digital scribe with Epic integration for all ambulatory providers!
Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3% On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Community resource navigation support Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
We Love Our Purpose Our purpose shapes our culture and guides how we show up—for our patients, our communities, and one another. Every role at Denver Health contributes to improving lives, advancing health equity, and strengthening the communities we serve.
Together, we strive to transform the health of our patients and to be the most trusted healthcare provider in Colorado. Our values—respect, belonging, transparency, and accountability—are the foundation of our culture and are reflected across every position, clinical and nonclinical alike.
No matter where you work at Denver Health, your role has a meaningful impact on patient health—often in ways you may not even realize. We invest in our people through resources designed to support both immediate success and long-term growth.
Mentorship programs, tuition assistance, and our Workforce Development Center help employees transition seamlessly into their roles while preparing for future advancement. We also lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%.
Recognizing the emotional and physical demands of many jobs in healthcare, we created the RESTORE Center—a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support, and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being.
At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Learn more about Denver Health.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical care to adult patients, including diagnosing illnesses and performing various medical procedures. Responsible for analyzing test results, managing patient records, and communicating medical outcomes to patients.
Requirements
Requires a Doctorate Degree from an accredited medical school and a valid State Medical Board Physician license. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of pharmacological agents and the ability to manage medical support staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 43 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 91% have no call, 67% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $243k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Adult Care Physician (PRN) at Denver Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care — ranked against 349 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc.
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