Family Medicine Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a physician‑facing organization, our Physician Group is passionate about high‑value, top quality care made accessible in every community we serve. Our resources include supply chain expertise, technology implementation trainers, contracting experts, centralized credentialing, financial reporting/modeling and communication– so providers can spend their time doing what matters most– caring for patients and serving their communities. Our Physicians provide services at or above the customary practice standards in the community, and within the qualifications and experience of the physician, and adhere to the standards and principles of medical ethics of the American Medical Association, and all recognized associations or accrediting boards concerning the physician’s area of medical specialty. Job Requirements Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty. Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) registration. Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to the hospital. Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the health system, at sponsoring institution. Doctorate MD or DO required. Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required. Physical Requirements – Medium Work (Exert up to 50 lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs constantly) Where You’ll Work Mercy Hospital is an 82‑bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive ‘A’ grades for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state‑of‑the‑art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (LevelIII trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year‑round, world‑class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more. Pay Range $276,070–$293,882 #J-18808-Ljbffr