Physician - Sleep Medicine

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Aurora, Colorado$320K - $355KFull TimeSleep Medicine

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

Join the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora, Colorado as a Sleep Medicine Physician. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $320,000 to $355,000 annually with annual performance bonuses.

Enjoy 50-55 days of paid time off including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME days. The VA provides a traditional federal pension (FERS), a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, and comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance.

Malpractice coverage with tail insurance is included. The position involves primarily outpatient sleep medicine care with limited inpatient consults. Teaching opportunities with University of Colorado Anschutz faculty appointment are available.

Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Moonlighting is allowed. No physician employment contract is required.

This role offers excellent work-life balance, federal benefits, and a supportive environment for veterans' care.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Sleep Medicine at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Sleep Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Sleep Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Sleep Medicine position at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration lists compensation for this physician position at $320k to $355k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Aurora, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($320k–$355k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Annual Performance Bonus, 50-55 Days Paid Time Off, Traditional Federal Pension, Federal 401(k) with Employer Contributions, Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Sleep Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.