Medical Director Jobs in Colorado
Medical director jobs in Colorado are concentrated in integrated health systems, behavioral health networks, managed care organizations, and the state's growing life sciences corridor, with demand at levels from associate medical director through chief medical officer. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder anchor most of the hiring, where established employers such as UCHealth, SCL Health (now Intermountain Health), and Kaiser Permanente Colorado maintain ongoing need for physician leaders. Population medicine, utilization management, and behavioral health are among the most active specialties for this role in the state right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Are you looking for a physician practice with a family environment, but with the benefits and support a large organization can provide? Where daily patient care is backed by evidenced based medicine and career options are limitless, then look no further!
At Concentra, our Medical Directors spend most of their time clinically treating patients; the remaining time is focused on quality improvements and building the center business with the Center Leadership Team. This role offers an opportunity for physicians to blend their love of patient care with their management skills, working for the leader in the workplace health industry.
Concentra is recognized as the nation’s leading occupational health care company and one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces," as noted in Newsweek.
- This clinic-based position provides direct patient care, leading by example, and creating an exceptional patient experience
- Provides leadership in healthcare management to ensure day-to-day execution of medical model collaborating with therapists and specialists to drive optimal clinical outcomes and case closure
- Manages clinicians, support staff, and complies with APC supervisory requirements
- Creates a professional and collaborative working environment
- Works with leaders to identify and implement changes to ensure continuous medical clinic improvement
- Maintains relationships with center clients and payers
- Works with medical clinic leadership team to manage clinical and support staffing levels
- Promotes, cultivates, and exemplifies Concentra values for all clinic colleagues
- Fosters an environment of collaboration, professionalism, patient/colleague safety, quality care, continuous improvement and reward and recognition
- Possesses financial awareness and provides input to clinic budget and key business metrics
Why Choose Us
With more than 40 years of experience, Concentra is dedicated to our mission to improve the health of America’s workforce, one patient at a time. With a wide range of services and proactive approaches to care, Concentra colleagues provide exceptional service to employers and exceptional care to their employees.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Active and unrestricted medical license
- Unrestricted DEA license and dispensing license for state of jurisdiction (required prior to start date)
- Must be eligible to participate in Medicare
- Board Certification or Eligibility in an ABMS or AOA recognized specialty preferred
- FMCSA NRCME certification preferred or willingness to obtain
- Many of our clinics offer working hours M-F, 8 to 5, no nights, no weekends, no holidays, no call
- Compensation package:
- Competitive base salary with annual merit increase opportunity
- Monthly Medical Director Stipend
- Monthly RVU Bonus Incentive
- Quarterly Quality Care Bonus Incentive
- Generous Paid Time Off package for new colleagues include:
- 24 days of Paid Time Off (annually, with roll-over)
- 5 days of Paid CME Time (annually)
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Medical Malpractice Coverage
- Reimbursement for dues upon approval, for the renewal of applicable licensure, certifications, memberships, etc.
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Tuition Reimbursement opportunity
- Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental Plans
- Life/Disability Insurance:
- Colleague Referral Bonus Program
- Opportunity to teach residents and students
- Training provided in Occupational Medicine
- Supplemental health benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance)
- Pre-tax spending accounts (health care and dependent care FSA)
- Concentra accredited CME courses
- Occupational Health University
- Leadership development programs
- Relocation assistance (when applicable)
- Identity theft services
- Colleague discount program
- Unmatched opportunities for advancement locally and nationally
This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the state range of $250,000 to $285,000, depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience, geographic location where the work is performed, and/or seniority.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Animal Care & Pet Services
- Education
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado medical license issued by the Colorado Medical Board required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution required for all applicants
- Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty strongly preferred by most Colorado employers
- Minimum of several years of clinical practice experience before moving into leadership
- Demonstrated experience with quality improvement, utilization review, or population health management
- Strong knowledge of Colorado healthcare regulations and value-based care frameworks
Medical Director Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical director in Colorado?
To become a medical director in Colorado, you need an MD or DO degree, completion of a residency program, and an active, unrestricted license from the Colorado Medical Board. Most employers also require board certification in your specialty and clinical experience before transitioning into leadership. Many candidates move into the role by first serving as a department chair, physician lead, or associate medical director within a Colorado health system or managed care organization.
Which companies hire medical directors in Colorado?
Colorado medical director roles are posted by VCA Animal Hospitals, Concentra, and Sploot Vet Care and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's mix of large integrated health systems, managed care plans, and behavioral health networks means openings appear across both clinical and administrative settings throughout the state.
Which Colorado cities have the most medical director jobs?
Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs are the Colorado cities with the most medical director openings. Denver dominates due to its concentration of major health systems, insurance carriers, and corporate headquarters, while Colorado Springs and other metros draw demand from regional hospital networks, military healthcare facilities, and growing outpatient and behavioral health infrastructure outside the capital.
Are there remote medical director jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they are more limited than in purely desk-based fields, since many medical director roles require on-site clinical oversight, quality rounds, or staff leadership. About 26% of medical director openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a meaningful but selective share of available positions. Utilization management, population health, and managed care medical director roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a medical director in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an associate medical director or physician lead role at a Colorado health system before stepping up to a full directorship. UCHealth, Intermountain Health, and Denver Health all offer structured physician leadership development programs and regularly fill associate-level positions from their own clinical staff. Building experience in quality improvement committees, peer review panels, or population health initiatives within your current employer substantially strengthens your candidacy for a first leadership appointment.
Where can I find and apply to medical director jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to medical director jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find the roles that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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