What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician position at PUEBLO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC?
We are seeking a compassionate and team-oriented Primary Care Physician to join our growing, integrated care network. This opportunity offers competitive guaranteed compensation, outstanding work-life balance, and robust clinical support—allowing you to focus on what matters most: your patients.
The Primary Care Physician at PCHC provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care to individuals and families across the lifespan within a community health center setting. The physician delivers preventive, chronic, and acute care services while supporting PCHC’s mission to improve access to quality healthcare for underserved populations.
The physician works collaboratively within PCHC’s integrated care model alongside behavioral health, perinatal, dental, pharmacy, nursing, and care coordination teams to promote whole-person care and improve patient outcomes.
Compensation & Benefits
- Guaranteed annual compensation ranging from $261,000–$333,000
- Compensation is not productivity or wRVU based
- FTCA, GAP, and Tail malpractice coverage provided at no cost
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and AD&D
- Generous 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account
- PTO model with upfront allocation
- Relocation assistance available
- CME allowance plus dedicated paid CME time
- Eligible for significant State and Federal Loan Repayment programs
(HPSA Score: 23)
Practice Highlights
- Flexible weekday schedule with no weekends or holidays
- 30 patient contact hours with 10 hours of dedicated administrative time
- No call responsibilities or after-hours requirements
- Dedicated Urgent Care team and strong collegial cross-coverage
- Average patient volume of only 12–14 patients daily
- Patient panel size capped around 1,200 patients per provider
- Robust clinical support teams including RNs, dedicated MAs, case managers, referrals, and dietitians
- EPIC EMR system with Dragon and AI-assisted documentation tools
- Integrated services including on-site Pharmacy, Laboratory, Behavioral Health, Women’s Health, Perinatal Care, and Dental
- Collaborative medical staff consisting of 20 Physicians and 40 Advanced Practice Providers
- Mentorship and long-term career development opportunities available
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Active and unrestricted Colorado medical license or ability to obtain prior to start date.
- DEA certification required.
- Current BLS certification required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, or underserved setting preferred.
- Bilingual skills preferred but not required.
- Experience with EPIC or comparable electronic medical record systems preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Commitment to serving diverse and underserved patient populations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent clinical judgment and organizational skills.
- Understanding of value-based care and population health principles.
Salary : $261,000 - $333,000