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Primary Care Physician - Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing (Southeast Colorado)

Lykos Medical

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Care Physician – Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing

Flexible Schedule | Southeast Colorado (Lamar → Trinidad)

Lykos Medical

About the Role

Lykos Medical is seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to provide supervisory and clinical oversight for Long-Term Care (LTC) and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) across rural Southeast Colorado.

This role is ideal for physicians seeking schedule flexibility , autonomy , and the opportunity to support underserved senior communities .

What Makes This Role Unique

Extremely Flexible Scheduling

  • Minimum required in‑person rounding: once per month
  • We schedule around your availability
  • Ideal for physicians seeking additional income or flexible part-time work

Travel-Friendly Compensation

  • Productivity-based pay model
  • Flat travel fee or stipend available due to long driving distances
  • We collaborate with our physicians to maximize efficiency and route planning

Leadership & Expansion Opportunities

  • Candidates in Colorado Springs or Pueblo encouraged to apply
    • May support future expansion into LTC/SNF markets in those areas

Supported, Physician-Led Environment

  • You'll have autonomy with operational support
  • Strong facility partnerships already in place
  • Clear expectations aligned with CDPHE & Medicare requirements

Responsibilities

  • Provide supervisory oversight and monthly in‑person rounding
  • Manage chronic and complex geriatric patients in LTC/SNF settings
  • Collaborate with facility nursing and administrative teams
  • Document care in EMR in a timely manner
  • Participate in quality improvement and post‑acute care initiatives
  • Build strong relationships with rural facilities and care teams

Qualifications

Required

  • MD or DO
  • Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics
  • Active CO medical license (or ability to obtain)
  • DEA license

Preferred

  • Experience in LTC, SNF, geriatrics, post‑acute care, or rural medicine
  • Familiarity with Medicare and value‑based care
  • Interest in leadership or future program growth

Who Thrives in This Role

This position is ideal for physicians searching for:

Primary Care Physician • Geriatric Physician • Internal Medicine • Family Medicine • SNF Physician • LTC Physician • Post‑Acute Care • Medical Director Track • Rural Medicine • Mobile Care

About Lykos Medical

Lykos Medical is a physician-led organization dedicated to improving senior care in Colorado. We specialize in Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Post-Acute Care, and rural healthcare delivery—with a mission to expand access and support clinicians in providing high‑quality, relationship-centered care.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a flexible, high-impact physician role with room to grow, we'd love to speak with you.

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Vacancy posted 19 days ago
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