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UCHealth Family Medicine Physician – Westminster Clinic Open Rank - Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor

Family MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$195k-$254k

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Job Description

University of Colorado Anschutz

School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine

Job Title: UCHealth Family Medicine Physician – Westminster Clinic Open Rank - Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor

Position # 00850569 Requisition # 40527

Job Summary

The clinician (MD or DO) in this position will function as a family medicine provider in our Westminster Family Medicine clinic as a 1.0 FTE clinician without dedicated residency precepting responsibilities. This position will provide high quality medical care

  • Examples of Work Performed
  • The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
  • Clinical Care

· Provide full scope direct patient care in an ambulatory clinical setting.

· Participate as needed in chart review and clinical coding compliance activities.

· Assist in supervision advanced practice providers at the clinic.

· Assist in administrative/clinical quality improvement functions relating to a variety of programs at the direction of the medical director.

Teaching and Mentoring

· Provide education to medical students during their ambulatory rotation.

Administrative/Professional Development

· Maintain eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.

· ­Keep abreast of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.

· Attend and present at conferences, meetings and trainings in order to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participates in faculty development activities.

· Accept other responsibilities assigned by the Medical Director

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Westminster, Colorado.

Why Join Us

Among these is the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) which is dedicated to “helping people be healthier" by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in the field of family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has five (5) focus areas, each with specific goals:

· Patient Care: Provide outstanding Family Medicine to every patient.

· Research: Create and disseminate new knowledge.

· Training: Train a future integrated, Family Medicine workforce.

· Community Engagement: Achieve health equity with community engagement and advocacy.

· Our People: Nurture a thriving, diverse and equitable department culture

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

· Medical: Multiple plan options

· Dental: Multiple plan options

· Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

· Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay

· Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

· Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

· Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

· Holiday Days: 10/year

· Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

· ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Senior Instructor

· Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO). Board Certified in Family Medicine.

· Experience: Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program.

· Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care.

Assistant Professor

· Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO). Board Certified in Family Medicine.

· Experience: Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program.

· Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care. Ability to meet the School of Medicine’s criteria for assistant professor.

Associate Professor

Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO). Board Certified in Family Medicine.

Experience: Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and 7+ years’ experience working in primary care.

Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care. Ability to meet the School of Medicine’s criteria for associate professor.

Professor Minimum

Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO). Board Certified in Family Medicine.

Experience: Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and 10+ years’ experience working in primary care.

Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care. Ability to meet the School of Medicine’s criteria for full professor.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in working in an interprofessional, integrated practice/patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment.

· Experience or interest in education and research and faculty development.

· Experience with using an electronic health record system, preferably Epic

· Experience with providing Telehealth/virtual visits

· Licensed MAT provider

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic and Department of Family Medicine faculty and staff.

· Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality.

· Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

· Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.

· Experience training and developing staff.

· Ability to meet clinic-specific competencies and expectations.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

  • Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
  • Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until October 15th, 2026

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Senior Instructor Hiring Range

$195,000-$242,000, plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.

Assistant Professor Hiring Range

  • $195,000-$242,000, plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.
  • Associate Professor Hiring Range
  • $201,000-$248,000 plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.
  • Professor Hiring Range
  • $207,000-$254,000 plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu​.

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in cer

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide full-scope direct patient care in an ambulatory clinical setting and supervise advanced practice providers. Additionally, the role involves educating medical students and participating in clinical quality improvement and administrative functions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO) and be Board Certified in Family Medicine. Applicants are also required to have completed an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and possess a current Colorado Medical License and DEA Certificate.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Medical educationInterprofessional practice

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

University of Colorado ranks #17 of 17 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Colorado, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$245k (24 salary observations; 49 listings), vs ~$256k nationally (437 salary observations; 1,323 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 50% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $218k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k
Typical market rent
$1,758/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Disability, Life, Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year