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Alpine Physicians
Denver, Colorado

Practice Administrator - Littleton Internal Medicine Associates

Practice Management / OperationsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K–$110K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Practice Administrator is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of one or multiple medical clinics including front office and back-office administration. The Practice Administrator works closely with the lead physician (operational and clinical dyad) to ensure that clinical quality, growth, and financial objectives of the clinic are achieved while maintaining excellent patient and employee engagement.

Essential Functions

Directly accountable for front office and back-office administration including but not limited to hiring, scheduling, reception, billing, scheduling and procurement of essential equipment and supplies.

Reviews and analyzes financial reporting data to identify trends in operating costs and budget variances. Partners with the Regional Operations Director to address and implement action plans targeting continuous improvement.

Together with the lead physician, the Practice Administrator is accountable for the Profit & Loss performance of each medical clinic within the area of responsibility.

Contributes to efficient and cost-effective operation of the clinic by monitoring and planning for budgets and expenses.

Promotes medical staff compliance with legal and regulatory requirements by continuously monitoring clinic operations and effectively initiating change when needed.

  • Initiates practices to improve performance across all key performance indicators.
  • Responsible for ensuring the clinic is safe, secure, maintained and properly sanitized, adhering to highest standards and OSHA protocols.
  • Accountable for adherence and enforcement of Alpine Human Resources policies and procedures.
  • Address issues raised by providers, employees, and patients and seek out appropriate Colorado Physician Partners or Alpine leaders to resolve issues.
  • Responsible for patient satisfaction and associate engagement clinic results.
  • Demonstrates direct, open lines of communications throughout the organization.

Maintains a high level of visibility in the clinic and actively promotes and supports programs and events that build knowledge, skill development and joy.

Collaborate with Human Resources on “people” processes related to recruiting, onboarding, performance management, staffing requirements and performance improvement as needed.

  • Develops & maintains working knowledge of all functions within the Colorado Region.
  • Compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.
  • Experience leading cultural change and significant performance improvement efforts within a health care environment.
  • Ability to demonstrate teamwork and collaboration to foster a healthy work culture
  • Ability to provide high quality service to patients, customers, and team members
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
  • Knowledge of office management techniques and practices
  • Computer literacy

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Leadership style that emphasizes the value of collaboration, communication, service, transparency, and teamwork.

Results-oriented and persistent in achieving success with an inspiring vision of the future.

A highly personable, approachable leader who can promote and maintain the momentum and enthusiasm to drive quality, performance, and service excellence. It will be critical that they have experience and a high degree of comfort working within a highly matrixed environment.

Ability to analyze strengths and areas of opportunity and lead cogent planning with both individuals and groups in developing and implementing successful outcomes.

An inclusive leader with outstanding interpersonal skills, who empowers, motivates, and challenges staff, while also holding them accountable. A team player who has an open and non-competitive leadership style that promotes partnerships and builds trust and strong relationships.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $85,000- $110,000

Additional Compensation: Eligible for quarterly performance bonus based on individual and/or company performance

Benefits: Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid time off (PTO); and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

How to Apply

Apply via careers page at alpinephysicians.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

Key Responsibilities

The Practice Administrator oversees daily clinic operations, including front and back-office administration, financial performance, and staff management. They work closely with the lead physician to ensure clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor's degree preferred, and significant experience leading performance improvement in a healthcare environment. Strong leadership, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required to manage clinic operations and foster a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Practice administrationBudgetingOperations managementStaff supervisionRegulatory compliancePatient engagement

Practice Management & Operations Career Context

Of the 40 active Practice Management & Operations listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 15% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Practice Management & Operations jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 5% in practice management & operations (healthcare admin)ranked against 139 Practice Management & Operations (Healthcare Admin) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$85k–$110kPractice Management & Operations median $78k (middle half $65k–$99k)33 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 15% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Practice Management & Operations listings53 in the last 30 days21 the 30 days before (+152%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Practice Management & Operations pay trend−24.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Alpine Physicianssilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index29 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (139 Practice Management & Operations (Healthcare Admin) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Practice Administrator - Littleton Internal Medicine Associates at Alpine Physicians a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Practice Management & Operations (Healthcare Admin) — ranked against 139 active Practice Management & Operations (Healthcare Admin) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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6
<$85k
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$85k-100k
4
$100k-115k
6
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
PSLF eligible
19%
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Practice Management & Operations (Healthcare Admin) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 139 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alpine Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Los Angeles, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Quarterly Performance Bonus

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k≈ 6.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,855/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), 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.