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Family Physician – CU Medicine Family Medicine - Centennial Open Rank

Family Medicine 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$195k-$254k

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Job Description

  • University of Colorado Anschutz
  • School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine
  • Job Title: Family Physician – CU Medicine Family Medicine - Centennial Open Rank
  • Position #00852872 Requisition # 41044

Job Summary

The clinician (MD or DO) in this position will function as a family medicine provider in our CU Medicine Family Medicine - Centennial clinic as a 1.0 FTE clinician without dedicated residency precepting responsibilities. This position will provide high quality medical care.

Examples of Work Performed

  • The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
  • Clinical Care
  • Provide full scope direct patient care in an ambulatory clinical setting.
  • Participate as needed in chart review and clinical coding compliance activities.
  • Assist in supervision advanced practice providers at the clinic.
  • Assist in administrative/clinical quality improvement functions relating to a variety of programs at the direction of the medical director.

Teaching and Mentoring

  • Provide education to medical students during their ambulatory rotation.

Administrative/Professional Development

  • Maintain eligibility for School of Medicine Faculty.
  • ­Keep abreast of the latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.
  • Attend and present at conferences, meetings and trainings in order to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participates in faculty development activities.
  • Accept other responsibilities assigned by the Medical Director

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Why Join Us

Among these is the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) which is dedicated to “helping people be healthier" by educating, nurturing, fostering, and enhancing those in the field of family medicine and the communities we live in and serve. The Department of Family Medicine has five (5) focus areas, each with specific goals:

  • Patient Care: Provide outstanding Family Medicine to every patient.
  • Research: Create and disseminate new knowledge.
  • Training: Train a future integrated, Family Medicine workforce.
  • Community Engagement: Achieve health equity with community engagement and advocacy.
  • Our People: Nurture a thriving, diverse and equitable department culture

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Senior Instructor

  • Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO). Board Certified in Family Medicine.
  • Experience: Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program.
  • Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care.
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO). Board Certified in Family Medicine.
  • Experience: Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and 7+ years’ experience working in primary care.
  • Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care. Ability to meet the School of Medicine’s criteria for associate professor.

Professor

Education

Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO). Board Certified in Family Medicine.

Experience

Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and 10+ years’ experience working in primary care.

Special Skills: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care. Ability to meet the School of Medicine’s criteria for full professor.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience or interest in education and research and faculty development.
  • Experience with using an electronic health record system, preferably Epic
  • Experience with providing Telehealth/virtual visits
  • Licensed MAT provider
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic and Department of Family Medicine faculty and staff.
  • Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
  • Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
  • Experience training and developing staff.
  • Ability to meet clinic-specific competencies and expectations.

How to Apply

  • For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
  • 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
  • 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
  • 3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
  • Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at cu.edu.
  • Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until October 9th, 2026

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Senior Instructor Hiring Range

$195,000-$242,000, plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.

Assistant Professor Hiring Range

$195,000-$242,000, plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.

Associate Professor Hiring Range

$201,000-$248,000 plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.

Professor Hiring Range

$207,000-$254,000 plus the possibility of incentives based on clinical FTE.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases.

If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively.

In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will provide full-scope direct patient care in an ambulatory setting and assist in the supervision of advanced practice providers. Additionally, the role involves participating in clinical quality improvement initiatives and providing education to medical students during their rotations.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO) and be Board Certified in Family Medicine. Candidates are required to have graduated from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and possess a valid Colorado Medical License and DEA Certificate.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Medical EducationElectronic Health RecordsHealthcare Administration

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Colorado, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$267k (102 salary observations; 249 listings), vs ~$269k nationally (1,472 salary observations; 6,727 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 ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $218k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Colorado?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in family medicineranked against 2,589 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$195k–$254kFamily Medicine median $275k (middle half $260k–$305k)201 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Colorado vs national$267k median in Colorado$269k nationally (−1%)102 state / 1,472 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$218k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Colorado51 active2,587 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 18% offer loan repayment376 active listings, Oct 2026
Family Medicine pay trend−5.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,589 Family Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Physician – CU Medicine Family Medicine - Centennial Open Rank at University of Colorado a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,589 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution

45 jobs · 33 employers
11
<$280k
11
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10
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5
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 33 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
56% this job
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
28%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,589 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$446k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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