Family Physician – CU Medicine Family Medicine - Louisville Open Rank - Sr Instructor, Assistant, Associate Professor
Listed compensation
$195k-$254k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Department: School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine
- Job Title: Family Physician – CU Medicine Family Medicine - Louisville Open Rank - Sr Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor
- Position #00841633: – Requisition #38200:
Job Summary
The clinician (MD or DO) in this position will function as a family medicine provider in our CU Medicine Family Medicine - Louisville clinic as a 1.0 FTE clinician without dedicated residency precepting responsibilities. This position will provide high quality medical care
This position is posted at the Senior Instructor level. In the event that one’s experience exceeds that of a Senior Instructor, or if the candidate wants to be on the promotion track, Assistant Professor will be considered. If the candidate has additional experience, Associate Professor or Professor will be considered.
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 Louisville, Colorado.
Why Join Us
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
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
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.
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
- 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 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
- Experience or interest in LGBTQ+ patient care
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.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.
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 cu.edu.
- Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon, Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Pay Range
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
Sr. Instructor: $195,000 to $242,000, plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.
- Assistant Professor: $195,000 to $242,000, plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.
- Associate Professor: $201,000 to $248,000 plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.
- Professor: $207,000 to $254,000 plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.
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.
Total Compensation Calculator: cu.edu
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 nondiscrimination 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 certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide full-scope direct patient care in an ambulatory clinical setting and assist in the supervision of advanced practice providers. Additionally, the role involves providing education to medical students and participating in clinical quality improvement and administrative functions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
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 ~$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).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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