Hospitalist Jobs in Colorado
Hospitalist jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora, where large systems like UCHealth, SCL Health, and Centura Health maintain active hospitalist programs across inpatient medicine, co-management, and post-acute care. Demand holds steady at every level, from early-career physicians completing residency to experienced hospitalists stepping into nocturnist or medical director roles. The most consistent openings are in general internal medicine hospitalist and subspecialty co-management units. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department
ACUTE PhysiciansJob Summary
ACUTE is a medical stabilization unit for people with medical complications from severe eating disorders or other causes of reversible severe malnutrition. Ninety-five percent of our patients come from outside Colorado seeking expert care for their medical complications before stepping down to further behavioral health focused care. The unit provides medical management, nutritional rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation, and psychiatric and psychological support to each patient during their recovery journey.
The ACUTE hospitalist is responsible for providing care to patients requiring medical stabilization for severe malnutrition from an eating disorder during their stay at a hospital with minimal oversight from the ACUTE Medical Director. Their duties include managing schedules for inpatient treatments and coordinating care providers, ordering tests and maintaining medical records for their patients.
Essential Functions :
- Follow up on patient care, discuss patient care with nurses and resolve any problems that may arise. (30%)
- Coordinate care between different doctors caring for a patient, serve as point of contact for hospital staff and maintain communication with the patient’s family. (30%)
- Service on committees and work to help improve efficiency, patient care and infection control while fostering teamwork and improving communication between staff and physicians. (30%) Serve as a working liaison between administration and physicians. (10%)
Education :
Work Experience :
Licenses :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
- Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
- Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
- Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
- Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
- Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Shift
Work Type
RegularSalary
$249,000.00 - $292,300.00 / yrBenefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.
Our Values
Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
Department
ACUTE PhysiciansJob Summary
ACUTE is a medical stabilization unit for people with medical complications from severe eating disorders or other causes of reversible severe malnutrition. Ninety-five percent of our patients come from outside Colorado seeking expert care for their medical complications before stepping down to further behavioral health focused care. The unit provides medical management, nutritional rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation, and psychiatric and psychological support to each patient during their recovery journey.
The ACUTE hospitalist is responsible for providing care to patients requiring medical stabilization for severe malnutrition from an eating disorder during their stay at a hospital with minimal oversight from the ACUTE Medical Director. Their duties include managing schedules for inpatient treatments and coordinating care providers, ordering tests and maintaining medical records for their patients.
Essential Functions :
- Follow up on patient care, discuss patient care with nurses and resolve any problems that may arise. (30%)
- Coordinate care between different doctors caring for a patient, serve as point of contact for hospital staff and maintain communication with the patient’s family. (30%)
- Service on committees and work to help improve efficiency, patient care and infection control while fostering teamwork and improving communication between staff and physicians. (30%) Serve as a working liaison between administration and physicians. (10%)
Education :
Work Experience :
Licenses :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
- Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
- Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
- Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
- Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
- Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Shift
Work Type
RegularSalary
$249,000.00 - $292,300.00 / yrBenefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
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Hospitalist Job Market in Colorado
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospitalist jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado medical license issued by the Colorado Medical Board
- Board certification or active board eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine
- Completion of an accredited residency program in internal medicine or family medicine
- Current ACLS certification and familiarity with inpatient care protocols
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong communication skills for coordinating care with specialists and primary care teams
Hospitalist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hospitalist in Colorado?
To become a hospitalist in Colorado, you must hold an active medical license issued by the Colorado Medical Board, which requires completing an accredited U.S. medical school program, passing all three steps of the USMLE or COMLEX, and finishing an accredited residency in internal medicine or family medicine. Board certification through ABIM or ABFM is expected by most Colorado employers and is required for hospital privileges at many facilities.
How much do hospitalists make in Colorado?
Hospitalists in Colorado earn a median of about $298,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $171,810 for the lowest 10% to over $418,690 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hospitalists in Colorado?
Employers hiring hospitalists in Colorado right now include Pediatrix Medical, Denver Health, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems and regional medical centers drive consistent hospitalist hiring across the Front Range and mountain communities year-round.
Which Colorado cities have the most hospitalist jobs?
Denver, Aurora, and Pueblo have the most hospitalist openings in Colorado. Denver anchors demand as the state's largest medical market, home to major academic and community hospital systems, while Colorado Springs and Aurora generate strong volume through regional hospital networks and the large military and suburban patient populations they serve.
Are there remote hospitalist jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of hospitalist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on, bedside nature of hospital medicine. The most common remote-adjacent opportunities are in telemedicine triage, telephospitalist coverage for rural critical access hospitals, and administrative or utilization review roles that do not require direct patient contact.
How can I get hired as a hospitalist in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a residency program in Colorado, since systems like UCHealth and Centura Health actively recruit new graduates from affiliated programs. Applying for new-graduate hospitalist positions at community hospitals or critical access hospitals in smaller Colorado markets, where competition is lower, is another strong option. A Colorado medical license in hand at graduation and familiarity with Epic give candidates a clear edge over peers who delay credentialing.
Where can I find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings from employers across the state. Find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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