Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Rural Colorado

Job description

About the facility

This rural health primary care clinic serves the local community with comprehensive family medicine services. The facility operates with a collaborative team approach, ensuring clinicians have appropriate support staff including nursing and administrative personnel. The clinic maintains standard operating hours with a structured lunch break schedule.

About the facility location

Colorado offers diverse recreational opportunities throughout the year, from winter sports in mountain regions to hiking and outdoor activities during warmer months. The state features numerous cultural attractions, entertainment venues, and outdoor recreation areas that provide year-round activities for residents and visitors. Colorado's varied geography provides access to both urban amenities and natural landscapes suitable for different lifestyle preferences.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive family medicine care to patients of all ages in a rural health clinic setting. The position requires working 4 to 5 days per week from 8 AM to 5 PM with the capability to see approximately 20 patients per day. Colorado medical license and DEA registration are mandatory requirements. COVID and flu vaccinations are required for this position.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 20
• Support staff: Another NP onsite and medical assistant and RN support staff
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes