FT Post-acute physician Denver CO
Listed compensation
$199k-$271k
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Job Description
Let us show you how you can have a successful career with the work/life balance to enjoy all the area has to offer. TeamHealth is seeking a compassionate and quality-driven internal medicine physician to join our post-acute care team in Denver, Colorado.
This is a full-time opportunity (5 days/week) rounding in an inpatient rehab facility, with excellent support and training, autonomy, and earning potential. Compensation is fee for service with an estimated compensation range of $198,500 to $271,000 annually and no cap on productivity income potential.
In this role, you'll provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population, collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and build meaningful relationships with patients and their families. You will have an opportunity to deliver exceptional care during life's pivotal moments.
Our comprehensive clinical and operational leadership team will support your transition into our medical practice with a comprehensive 3-month onboarding program along with a dedicated clinical field mentor and support from industry leading clinical experts in post-acute medicine. Growth and leadership opportunities within this market are available as well.
Modules in our Medical Director Leadership Academy (MDLA) will position you for success in quality improvement initiatives, and collaboration with the facility leadership as a valued partner of the team. This educational program is best-in-class and not provided by any other organizations practicing post-acute medicine.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive inpatient medical assessments, including history, physical exams, and review of rehabilitation goals
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in coordination with the rehabilitation plan
- Monitor functional progress and adjust treatment plans to support recovery goals
- Collaborate with rehabilitation physicians, nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members
- Provide medical education to patients and families related to recovery, comorbidities, and prevention
- Maintain accurate, timely medical records in compliance with regulations
Qualifications
- Current physician license (state of CO) and DEA
- Experience in post-acute or acute clinic settings preferred, but not required; new grads welcome to apply
- Strong clinical foundation and knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive outlook
Why Join TeamHealth?
- Dedicated night call coverage for work-life balance
- Supportive clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in post-acute patient care
- Strong earning potential with professional growth opportunities
Come join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence while supporting your professional development and personal growth.
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City Caption
The Mile High City
City Description
When you live in Denver, adventure awaits. 300 days of sunshine, a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and natural beauty combine for the world's most spectacular playground. Central Park's skate park, community pools, gardens and green spaces beckon outdoor lovers.
Hike a trail, bike, take a swim in a beautiful reservoir, see a play at an award-winning theatre, ponder public art, or discover the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. Make the Mile High City your home!
Job Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental, health, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flexible time off
- Professional liability insurance
- Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings in TeamHealth's My Learning
- Ability to commute/relocate: Denver, CO (required)
- Work location: in-person
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Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates FT Post-acute physician Denver CO at Team Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,343 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Colorado, the Internal Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$261k (17 salary observations; 33 listings), vs ~$275k nationally (398 salary observations; 1,612 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in internal medicine | ranked against 1,343 Internal Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $199k–$271k | Internal Medicine median $277k (middle half $255k–$306k)127 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Colorado vs national | $261k median in Colorado | $275k nationally (−5%)17 state / 398 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$228k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Internal Medicine listings in Colorado | 22 active | 1,345 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 44% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado physician listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 18% offer loan repayment359 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Internal Medicine hiring demand | #3 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed |
| New Internal Medicine listings | 526 in the last 30 days | 352 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Internal Medicine pay trend | −3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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