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Vail Health Hospital
Avon, Colorado

Physician - Family Practice

Family MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$350k

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Job Description

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

We are looking for a Family Medicine physician, ideally with 2 or more years of experience to join Colorado Mountain Medical. In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to adult patients, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of health conditions.

As an integral part of our clinic, you will deliver patient-centered care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and promote health and wellness within the community.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing chronic conditions, performing routine check-ups, and providing personalized treatment plans to optimize patient health outcomes.

With access to state-of-the-art facilities, you'll be equipped to provide the highest quality care in a comfortable setting. Plus, being part of a community-focused organization that values health equity and accessibility adds a fulfilling dimension to your work.

Coming to work in the stunning Vail Valley is an experience like no other, where breathtaking mountain views and vibrant outdoor activities are just steps away from your office.

Imagine starting your day with a morning ski or snowboard session on world-renowned slopes, then unwinding after work with a hike through scenic trails or a leisurely bike ride along the picturesque rivers.

The valley's rich alpine culture offers a unique blend of community and adventure, making every workday feel like a getaway.

With year-round recreational opportunities, from winter sports to summer festivals, the Vail Valley not only enhances your professional life but also nourishes your spirit, creating a perfect balance between work and play.

We Offer

  • Relocation package
  • 6 weeks of time off per annum
  • 403b (5% match) and 457b retirement plans
  • Comprehensive insurance benefit package
  • Company paid malpractice insurance, license fees/dues

Qualifications and Skills

  • 3 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
  • Degree from an accredited program

Professional licensure - M.D. or D.O.

  • Current Colorado license in good standing, required
  • Federal DEA certification; Medical Specialty license or certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff office credentialing and privileges required

What You Will Do

Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.

Prescribes or administers pharmaceuticals, other medications, immunizations, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.

Provides health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

Monitors patients' conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments, and explains procedures and test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

  • Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components 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.

Physician Benefits at Vail Health Include

  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement

Comprehensive Health Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision

Educational Programs

  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
  • Medical Staff Dues

Retirement & Supplemental Insurance

  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability

Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More

  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts

Pet Insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.

Yearly Pay

$250,000—$350,000 USD

Key Responsibilities

Provide and manage comprehensive care for adult patients, including examinations, evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, prescriptions, and preventive health guidance. Monitor patient progress, explain test results and treatments, coordinate referrals and care teams, and support quality, safety, and health promotion initiatives.

Requirements

Requires an M.D. or D.O. from an accredited program, a current Colorado medical license in good standing, federal DEA certification, and board certification or eligibility in the relevant specialty. The posting specifies three years of directly related experience, which may include residency, and requires the ability to obtain and maintain medical staff credentialing and privileges.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Adult Patient CarePatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningChronic Condition ManagementPreventive CareMedication PrescribingImmunizationPatient CounselingPatient MonitoringSpecialist ReferralsMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Colorado, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$260k (81 salary observations; 255 listings), vs ~$271k nationally (1,432 salary observations; 7,264 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $291k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$250k–$350kFamily Medicine median $280k (middle half $260k–$311k)108 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Colorado vs national$260k median in Colorado$271k nationally (−4%)81 state / 1,432 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$291k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Colorado45 active2,634 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentColorado physician listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 18% offer loan repayment359 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,295 in the last 30 days1,351 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 35 employers
9
<$285k
9
$285k-320k
14
$320k-355k
7
$355k-390k
4
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 35 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
55% this job
Relocation assistance
40% this job
Loan repayment
33% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vail Health Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Vail, Colorado
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation package
6 weeks of time off per annum
403(b) with 5% match and 457(b) retirement plans
Comprehensive insurance benefit package
Company paid malpractice insurance
License fees and dues covered
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs

Living in Avon

Typical market rent
$3,942/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.