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School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine
Family Physician – UCHealth Family Medicine – Boulder Clinic Open Rank
Position #00845884 Requisition #39238
Job Summary:
The clinician (MD or DO) in this position will function as a family medicine provider in our Boulder Family Medicine clinic as a 0.625 – 1.0 FTE clinician without dedicated residency precepting responsibilities. This position will provide high quality medical care. This position is posted at the Senior Instructor level; in the event that one’s experience exceeds that of a Senior Instructor, or if the candidate wants to be on the promotion track, Assistant Professor will be considered. If the candidate has additional experience, Associate Professor or Professor will be considered.
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.
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 – Providing outstanding care to patients;
- Education – Training the family medicine and primary care workforce;
- Research – Creating and disseminating new knowledge;
- Communities – Connecting with our communities to achieve health equity;
- Diversity & Health Equity – To build and foster a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Senior Instructor
- Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO).
- Board Certified in Family Medicine.
- Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program.
- 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
- Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO).
- Board Certified in Family Medicine.
- Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program.
- 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 assistant professor.
Associate Professor
- Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO).
- Board Certified in Family Medicine.
- Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and 7+ years’ experience working in primary care.
- 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
- Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO).
- Board Certified in Family Medicine.
- Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and 10+ years’ experience working in primary care.
- 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 in working in an interprofessional, integrated practice/patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment.
- 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.
- Experience or interest in LGBTQ+ patient care.
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.
- Ability to work well with varied populations.
- 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):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 5/15/2026.
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. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
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 nondiscrimination 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.
Faculty Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Department: U0001 – Anschutz Med Campus or Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Mar 9, 2026
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon
Posting Contact Email: Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 00845884
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine
Family Physician – UCHealth Family Medicine – Boulder Clinic Open Rank
Position #00845884 Requisition #39238
Job Summary:
The clinician (MD or DO) in this position will function as a family medicine provider in our Boulder Family Medicine clinic as a 0.625 – 1.0 FTE clinician without dedicated residency precepting responsibilities. This position will provide high quality medical care. This position is posted at the Senior Instructor level; in the event that one’s experience exceeds that of a Senior Instructor, or if the candidate wants to be on the promotion track, Assistant Professor will be considered. If the candidate has additional experience, Associate Professor or Professor will be considered.
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.
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 – Providing outstanding care to patients;
- Education – Training the family medicine and primary care workforce;
- Research – Creating and disseminating new knowledge;
- Communities – Connecting with our communities to achieve health equity;
- Diversity & Health Equity – To build and foster a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Senior Instructor
- Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO).
- Board Certified in Family Medicine.
- Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program.
- 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
- Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO).
- Board Certified in Family Medicine.
- Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program.
- 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 assistant professor.
Associate Professor
- Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO).
- Board Certified in Family Medicine.
- Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and 7+ years’ experience working in primary care.
- 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
- Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO).
- Board Certified in Family Medicine.
- Graduation from an accredited Family Medicine Residency program and 10+ years’ experience working in primary care.
- 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 in working in an interprofessional, integrated practice/patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment.
- 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.
- Experience or interest in LGBTQ+ patient care.
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.
- Ability to work well with varied populations.
- 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):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 5/15/2026.
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. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
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 nondiscrimination 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.
Faculty Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Department: U0001 – Anschutz Med Campus or Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Mar 9, 2026
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon
Posting Contact Email: Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 00845884
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