Physician - Family Practice -$20k sign-on bonus
Listed compensation
$219k-$248k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
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Job Description
At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare—we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services—including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach—across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area.
With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives—including your own—STRIDE is the place for you.
Essential Duties/Position Responsibilities
Provides direct, efficient, and quality health care services to patients-including evaluation for additional services and follow up care.
Provides evidence-based care with consideration of nationally recognized and STRIDE internal clinical guidelines.
- Offers clinical consultation and arranges referrals to internal/external providers and clinical staff.
- Provides supervision to advanced practice providers.
- Manages in basket messaging: labs, imaging results, medication refills, patient/staff communication.
- Participates in clinical group meetings to evaluate patient care efficiency and quality improvement efforts.
- Completes entry of patient health data/charges into the electronic medical records system (EMR) database in a timely manner.
- Responds to emails and other organizational communication messaging in a timely manner.
- Provides clinical mentorship and supervisor of Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant colleagues assigned.
- Completes required competency courses in Paylocity.
- Meets with Medical Director individually as needed for logistical issues or concerns.
- Attends all staff meetings and all other meetings as assigned.
Requirements
STRIDE Values
- Community: All are welcome at STRIDE – our patients are the center of our work.
- Trust: Our patients feel safe, empowered, and supported.
- Value: We respond to patients’ needs by providing effective, affordable care.
- Compassion: We treat patients with kindness, empathy, and dignity.
Education and Experience
- Previous experience working as a primary care provider in a clinical setting is preferred.
- Required: Doctoral degree in Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited educational institution or school.
- Required: Medical residency training from accredited educational institution or school.
- Required: Board certification in primary care specialty and on-going completion of required trainings.
- Required: BLS/CPR certificate
Skills & Expertise
- Demonstrates knowledge in the appropriate primary care specialty.
- Demonstrates the ability to function in a clinical setting
Possesses the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of STRIDE’s high acuity patient population.
Collaborates with other providers and clinical staff to develop continual quality improvement procedures and provide quality patient-centered care.
Manages sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
Possesses knowledge of the electronic medical records (EMR) system. STRIDE uses Epic.
Tools You’ll Use
Computer (personal laptop supplied by STRIDE), printer, copy/scanner, multi-line telephone systems, fax machine, and all Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and the internet.
Working Environment and Physical Activities
Office environment within a clinical setting. Enters data into computer programs via computer, mouse and keyboard. Moves/transports objects up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Communicates information to others. Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making.
At STRIDE Community Health Center, we value a strong and collaborative work environment. To ensure a successful integration into our team, we implement a 90-day probationary period for all new employees. This timeframe is designed to evaluate performance and assess cultural alignment within our organization.
It offers both the employee and the employer the opportunity to determine if the role is a mutual fit, promoting long-term success and satisfaction in your career with us. Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of providing quality health care to our community!
We offer a competitive salary range of $218,788 - $248,216, depending on your experience.
This range reflects STRIDE’s good faith estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting. The final salary for the selected candidate will be determined based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, specialty, and training.
Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 available!
Why STRIDE?
Join us for a fulfilling career with a comprehensive full-time benefits package that promotes professional growth, well-being, and financial security, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
- 401(k) with matching
- Work-life balance
- NHSC Loan Repayment
- Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- No nights, weekends, or major holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more
- STRIDE conducts background checks, including criminal history, education, license and certification.
- STRIDE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
- STRIDE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.
Health and Safety Commitment
To ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and communities, all new hires at STRIDE must receive an annual flu shot or provide an exemption, as well as undergo tuberculosis screening and testing.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Key Responsibilities
Provides direct, quality primary healthcare services and manages patient health data within the electronic medical records system. Mentors advanced practice providers and participates in clinical quality improvement meetings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Colorado, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$261k (124 salary observations; 226 listings), vs ~$263k nationally (1,865 salary observations; 6,376 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$234k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $226k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
STRIDE Community Health Center ranks #17 of 22 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Family Practice -$20k sign-on bonus at STRIDE Community Health Center a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,542 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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