Family Practice Physician

Family Medicine 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200K - $231K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

River Valley Family Health Centers is looking for a dedicated Family Practice Physician committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to in a community health clinic in Delta Colorado.

The Mission of River Valley Family Health Centers is to provide high quality healthcare in an integrated and culturally respectful manner to our community. We offer affordable and easy access to quality care for all, while being an employer of choice.

We value patient-centered, quality care, accountability, integrity, and overcoming barriers to care. We are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment.

We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, military obligations, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status protected by state or local law.

In this role, you will deliver primary care services to individuals and families across all age groups, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute conditions.

The ideal candidate is passionate about serving diverse populations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and promoting health equity. The Physician position is a full-time, salaried exempt position; 40 hours per week. We are a growing, exciting place to work, serving our community in a variety of ways. Come join our integrated team that is passionate about community health!

A day in the life of a Physician includes:

  • Providing direct patient care by assessing patient health, performing physical examinations, obtaining health histories, and developing and implementing patient management plans.
  • Performing therapeutic procedures by administering injection, suturing, casting, splinting, removal of foreign bodies, managing wounds and infections, etc.
  • Provide patient education at time of service, including anticipatory guidance, information about chronic care, disease prevention, and the promotion of health maintenance.
  • Collaborates with Behavioral Health, Primary Care, and Dental Providers to encourage integrated health.
  • And more!

Compensation and Benefits

  • $200,000.00 - $231.160.00 per year, depending on experience and certifications
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching with participation after 90-days
  • Employee Assistant and Wellness Programs
  • Generous PTO accruing and available from the first day of employment
  • Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

  • Unrestricted and current Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine license in the State of Colorado, and DEA registration.
  • 5+ years of related experience preferred
  • Current BLS/CPR and ACLS certification.
  • Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
  • Ability to travel between clinics as needed.
  • Ability to maintain positive working relationships with team members, patients, families, and others.
  • Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity when working with individuals and groups of diverse racial, ethnic, economic, and social backgrounds.
  • Ability to utilize a computer for time keeping, documenting electronic medical records, and to complete follow-up tasks.
  • A caring, kind, and professional bedside manner.
  • Ability to be a team player and to support and assist team members as needed.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Bilingual candidates are preferred but not required.

This position requires long periods of standing and walking, sitting at a computer, the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds, etc. Employees are exposed to blood, body fluids, and other occupational hazards, and are required to complete mandatory vaccines, such as Tdap, Hep A, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, and the yearly flu vaccine.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive primary care services, including physical examinations, chronic disease management, and acute condition treatment. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote integrated health and provide patient education on disease prevention.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentWound managementCollaboration

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 ~$216k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $209k 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Practice Physician at River Valley Family Health Center a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,542 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 37 employers

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<$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% this job
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
27%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine listings for work-life

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

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Living in Delta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$387k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$990/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (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 River Valley Family Health Center

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
401(k) Matching
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Generous PTO
Continuing Education Opportunities