Physician

Family MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$211k-$264k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Health and Wellness Campus - Alamosa, CO 81101Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $211,192.18 - $263,990.22 SalaryJoin Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. Valley-Wide Health Systems is seeking a Primary Care Physician/Family Practice Physician to provide comprehensive, high-quality primary and preventive care to patients across the lifespan. This position works as part of an integrated care team serving rural communities in southern Colorado and may include OB, inpatient, and after-hours call responsibilities based on scope of practice and organizational needs.

Key

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary and preventive medical care to patients of all ages Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of acute and chronic health conditions within the scope of family medicine Prescribe medications in accordance with Colorado law and professional practice guidelines Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with clinical and support staff Complete patient documentation and required charting in the electronic health record within established timeframes Coordinate patient care, population health activities, referrals, and other clinical follow-up Provide oversight and supervision of advanced practice providers as assigned and in accordance with applicable regulations Participate in Peer Review, Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities, provider meetings, and other clinical initiatives Precept medical students, residents, and other learners from approved programs Acquire and maintain applicable hospital privileges and participate in inpatient and after-hours call services as designated Maintain nursing home privileges when required to support continuity of care for Valley-Wide patients Collaborate with local hospitals, healthcare organizations, community agencies, and other medical professionals to support coordinated patient care Maintain compliance with Valley-Wide policies and applicable state and federal regulations

Requirements

MD or DO with successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians Board certification examination must be completed within one year, if applicable Current or eligible Colorado medical license Current DEA registration valid in Colorado Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications as required by Valley-Wide credentialing policies Previous clinical experience preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of an integrated healthcare team Commitment to providing high-quality care to rural and medically underserved populations Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred Why Join Valley-Wide?

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to all individuals across our multi-county service area in southern Colorado.

As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we offer premier primary and preventive care through our 34 service sites strategically located in rural communities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available) Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA) Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD Retirement Match Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan Paid Leave: Vacation: 20 days accrued per year Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays For more information and to apply, visit our website: Valley-Wide Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Statement: Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity, with hiring decisions based on job-related factors. Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) For more information on employee rights under FMLA, please visit: FMLA Employee Rights

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary and preventive medical care to patients of all ages across rural communities. Collaborate with integrated care teams to manage acute and chronic conditions while overseeing clinical initiatives and staff.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree with successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine and hold a valid Colorado medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

DiagnosisClinical SupervisionInpatient Care

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 ~$238k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $230k 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.

Valley-Wide Health Systems holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 9 active listings.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 37 employers

17
<$310k
8
$310k-340k
16
$340k-370k
8
$370k-400k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
71%
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
27% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

Optum CA - Primary Care Physician | Banning, CA

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.5
Better work-life than 30% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,542 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Alamosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,137/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Valley-Wide Health Systems

Hospitals and Health Care
Alamosa, CO
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
Retirement Match
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
Paid Leave: Vacation: 20 days accrued per year
Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
Holidays: 7 days per year + 3 Floating Holidays