Physician: Critical Care & Pulmonary
Pay as listed: $360k-$430k · no call · Lakewood, Colorado.
Listed compensation
$360k-$430k
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Job Description
A Bit About Us
Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Associates is an independent, physician owned, large multispecialty private practice providing Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep care to the Denver metro area for over 40 years.
Our dedicated team of Board Certified Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Physicians along with our skilled clinical and administrative staff exclusively serve multiple CommonSpirit and AdventHealth nonprofit Hospital ICUs in the Denver metro area and multiple outpatient clinic locations spanning Colorado’s front range.
CCPSA’s strong organizational culture has a singular focus on excellence in patient centered care enabled by our strong teamwork and highly collaborative approach in all clinical and business environments.
We are currently seeking a Physician board-certified in Pulmonary/Critical Care t o join our committed team of professionals.
What We Do in the Hospital
We provide direct patient care for a broad range of complex critically ill medical and surgical patients in addition to hospital pulmonary consultations.
We perform typical ICU and pulmonary procedures as required including intubations, chest tubes, central and arterial lines, bronchoscopy etc.
We have a robust Interventional Pulmonary Service.
We take care of diverse and complex patient populations including ECMO, transplant, complex GI, Cardiac Surgery, Neurointerventional Radiology and Neurosurgical patients.
We have a variety of coverage models from 24/7 in-house coverage to remote tele ICU coverage for our smaller hospitals.
We provide exceptional multidisciplinary care to our patients through our collaborative team-based culture.
We provide opportunities for additional career development including teaching, hospital leadership and clinical research.
Where We Work
CCPSA Currently Serves the Following Hospital ICU Locations
- St. Anthony Hospital
- St. Anthony North Hospital
- AdventHealth at Porter Hospital
- AdventHealth at Parker Hospital
- AdventHealth at Castle Rock Hospital
- AdventHealth Littleton Hospital
- AdventHealth at Avista Hospital
- St. Anthony Summit Hospital
- St. Elizabeth Hospital
What We Do Outside the Hospital
We manage and provide continuity of care for patients with complex pulmonary and/or sleep conditions.
We partner with and provide oversight, leadership, and resource support for our Advanced Practice Providers (NP and PA) in our outpatient clinics.
We build and nurture a culture of strong positive communication with staff, consulting physicians, Nurses, RTs, etc. to best provide excellence in patient care for our patients.
- We engage in and support clinical and administrative leadership activities and initiatives.
- CCPSA currently serves patients in the following outpatient clinic locations:
- West Clinic in Lakewood, CO
- South Clinic in Parker, CO
- North Clinic in Westminster, CO
- Central Clinic in Littleton, CO
- Goodland, KS
Skills, Education And/or Work Experience Requirements
- Completion of an accredited fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Flexibility to travel to various sites, as needed
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff, patients, and colleagues
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa
Compensation
- Competitive, market-driven compensation and benefits package
- Compensation range: $360,000–$430,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Fully Covered Medical Malpractice Insurance Premiums
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits, with partial employer subsidy
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions following the eligibility period
- Financial relocation assistance provided
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) stipend
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide direct patient care for complex medical and surgical patients in hospital ICUs and manage pulmonary and sleep conditions in outpatient clinics. Responsibilities also include performing pulmonary procedures, providing clinical leadership, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed an accredited fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and be board-certified or board-eligible. The role requires the flexibility to travel to various hospital and clinic sites throughout the Denver metro area.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 88% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$395k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $383k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Critical Care Pulmonary and Sleep Associates holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 5 active listings.
Critical Care Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 23.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Critical Care & Pulmonary at Critical Care Pulmonary and Sleep Associates a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Critical Care Medicine — ranked against 229 active Critical Care Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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