Physician - Internal Medicine, Inpatient - Contract, Full Time Position Available
Listed compensation
up to $400,000
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- Employment & setting
- Contract
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Earn up to $400,000 per year at GOLD.
GOLD is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Internal Medicine Physician to join our growing team. As a GOLD Internal Medicine Physician, you will play a critical role in the medical management of patients recovering in acute rehabilitation units and subacute rehabilitation facilities. You will work collaboratively with physiatrists, nursing staff, other medical specialists, and facility leadership to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that supports clinical recovery, functional improvement, and successful transitions of care.
GOLD specializes in providing physician-led care within acute and subacute rehabilitation settings, serving medically complex patients with a wide range of diagnoses and comorbid conditions.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical management for patients admitted to acute and subacute rehabilitation facilities.
Conduct initial evaluations, comprehensive medical assessments, and ongoing follow-up visits to develop and oversee individualized plans of care.
Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, including complex comorbidities commonly encountered in post-acute care settings.
Monitor patient progress, respond to changes in clinical status, and coordinate appropriate interventions to promote recovery and prevent avoidable hospital readmissions.
Review laboratory results, diagnostic studies, medication regimens, and treatment plans to ensure safe, evidence-based medical management.
Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, and post-discharge care recommendations.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record.
Adhere to all regulatory, quality, and compliance standards while contributing to facility performance initiatives and patient satisfaction goals.
Requirements
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of ACGME-accredited residency program in Internal Medicine.
- Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine.
- Valid medical license in the state of practice.
Strong clinical skills in the evaluation and management of patients with acute and subacute rehabilitation needs.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to professional growth and development.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with potential to make $350k-$400k.
- 15-35 patients daily.
- Flexible hours 7 on 7 off; M-F or Weekend schedules available.
- 100% inpatient.
- Independent contractor model.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on collaboration and teamwork.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Colorado, the Internal Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$222k (11 salary observations; 13 listings), vs ~$266k nationally (197 salary observations; 467 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 54% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$375k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $364k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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