Are you looking for an opportunity to live, work and play in one of the most beautiful places that has a “small town” community feel? Pagosa Springs, located in Southwest Colorado, offers endless opportunities for outdoor fun with world class fly fishing, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, rock climbing, rafting, camping and more. Pagosa Springs is home of the world’s deepest natural hot springs, the San Juan River, abundant lakes, and Wolf Creek Ski Area. Pagosa Springs has an excellent public school district, as well as private school opportunities.
Pagosa Springs Medical Center offers an excellent work experience with over 200 dedicated staff members who enjoy being a critical part of delivering healthcare for the Pagosa community. Pagosa Springs Medical Center has a broad range of services including inpatient care, emergency services, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurology, interventional pain management cardiology, oncology, outpatient primary care, on-site lab, radiology, integrated behavioral health and ambulance/EMS.
PSMC is open to flexible scheduling and job sharing of positions.
JOB OPENINGS
PSMC Career Opportunities
Physician/Provider Positions
Pagosa Springs Medical Center has an opportunity available for a part-time GENERAL SURGEON. The general surgeon’s duties will include management of general surgery outpatients including examination, treatment, consultation, follow-up, referral, and ordering labs/imaging. The general surgeon will also perform general surgeries, colonoscopies and respond to traumas. The general surgeon will also participate in patient satisfaction programs, quality improvement initiatives and any organizational or departmental goals and objectives to assure safe, quality care. The general surgeon will work in PSMC’s Specialty Clinic on a part-time schedule typically one week per month.
- SCHEDULE:
- Part-Time: Approximately five 8-hour shifts per month (with three days of call)
- COMPENSATION
- $2,000 per 10-hour shift
- RETIREMENT
- 401a (mandatory plan): employee and employer each contribute 6% of earnings subject to five-year vesting.
- 457: optional retirement plan.
- OTHER
- PSMC provides professional liability insurance coverage and Colorado Medical license
- RETIREMENT
Qualified candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
Please email CVs or questions to PSMC’s Medical Staff Office Manager at krista.starr@psmedicalcenter.org or fax to 970-731-2226. Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an EEO employer. The application window for this posting is anticipated to close on February 1, 2025.
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Pagosa Springs Medical Center has an opportunity available for an ONCOLOGIST. The Oncologist will work in PSMC’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and provide diagnostic and medical care for patients with cancer or other disorders. PSMC’s Cancer Center team includes an experienced nurse practitioner, an on-site pharmacist, certified infusion nurses, a nurse navigator, a physical therapist, a social worker, an on-site radiologist, and on-site general surgeons. The Oncologist will also participate in patient satisfaction programs, quality improvement initiatives and any organizational or departmental goals and objectives to assure safe, quality care.
SCHEDULE: Full-Time with four 10-hour shifts per week. PSMC will consider qualified physicians seeking a 0.75 or 0.5 FTE position. The full-time position includes 260 hours of paid time off annually.
- COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- $526,000: Salary
- $24,000: Salary for medical direction
- $550,000 TOTAL ANNUAL SALARY
- $20,000: Additional compensation: starting work bonus
- $23,500: Additional compensation: employer contribution to retirement (6% up to IRS limits)
- $593,500: TOTAL COMPENSATON PACKAGE
- ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: PSMC provides professional liability insurance coverage, Colorado Medical license, DEA license, and an annual CME bonus of $6,000.
Qualified candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology/Hematology.
Please email CVs or questions to PSMC’s Medical Staff Office Manager at krista.starr@psmedicalcenter.org or fax to 970-731-2226. Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an EEO employer. The application window for this posting is anticipated to close on March 1, 2025.
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Pagosa Springs Medical Center has an opportunity available for a part-time Neurology physician. The physician’s duties will include management of Neurology patients including examination, treatment, consultation, follow-up, referral, and ordering labs/imaging. The physician will also participate in patient satisfaction programs, quality improvement initiatives and any organizational or departmental goals and objectives to assure safe, quality care. The physician will work in PSMC’s Specialty Clinic on a schedule that meets PSMC patient needs while supporting work/life balance.
- SCHEDULE: Part-Time: up to 20 hours per week for 46 weeks per year, negotiable
- COMPENSATION
- Rate: $200 per hour
- Starting Work Bonus: $10,000
- Annual CME Bonus: $3,000
- RETIREMENT
- 401a (mandatory plan): employee and employer each contribute 6% of earnings subject to five-year vesting.
- 457: optional retirement plan.
- BENEFITS: option for a high deductible medical plan
- OTHER
- RETIREMENT
- PSMC provides professional liability insurance coverage
- PSMC is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
Qualified candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology.
Please email CVs or questions to PSMC’s Medical Staff Office Manager at krista.starr@psmedicalcenter.org or fax to 970-731-2226. Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an EEO employer. The application window for this posting is anticipated to close on January 31, 2025.
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Pagosa Springs Medical Center has an opportunity available for a full-time or part-time Non-Invasive Cardiologist. The physician’s duties will include management of Cardiology patients including examination, treatment, consultation, follow-up, referral, and ordering labs/imaging. The physician will also participate in patient satisfaction programs, quality improvement initiatives and any organizational or departmental goals and objectives to assure safe, quality care. The physician will work in PSMC’s Specialty Clinic on a schedule that meets PSMC patient needs while supporting work/life balance.
- SCHEDULE:
- Full-Time: Approximately 16 10-hour shifts per month
- Part-Time: Approximately 8 10-hour shifts per month
- COMPENSATION
- $2,000 per 10-hour shift
- Annual CME Bonus: $3,000
- RETIREMENT
- 401a (mandatory plan): employee and employer each contribute 6% of earnings subject to five-year vesting.
- 457: optional retirement plan.
- BENEFITS:
- Full-Time: several options for medical, dental and vision; life insurance
- Part-Time: option for a high deductible medical plan
- OTHER
- PSMC provides professional liability insurance coverage
- PSMC is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
Qualified candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
Please email CVs or questions to PSMC’s Medical Staff Office Manager at krista.starr@psmedicalcenter.org or fax to 970-731-2226. Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an EEO employer. The application window for this posting is anticipated to close on April 1, 2025.
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Provider: UMR
Effective Date: First day of month following employment
Who is eligible: All regular employees working 30 hours or more a week
Dental Provider: Delta Dental PPO plus Premier Plan
Effective Date: First day of month following employment
Who is eligible: All regular employees working 30 hours or more a week
Annual Deductible: Individual $25/Family $75
Annual Maximum: $1,500
Diagnostic and Preventive: 100% with PPO providers, 100% with Premier provider, and 80% with Non-participating provider
Vision Provider: Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Effective Date: First day of month following employment
Who is eligible: All regular employees working 30 hours or more a week
Well vision exam Copay: $10
Eyeglass lenses copay: $30
Frames: Up to $130 allowance, then 20% discount on all exceeding allowance
Elective Contact lenses: $120 allowance
Necessary Contact lenses: Covered in full at VSP doctors
Laser Vision: 15% – 20% average discount or 5% promotional price
Provider: Lincoln Financial Group
Effective Date: First day of month following employment
Premium: Medical center pays 100% of premiums
Who is eligible: All regular employees working 30 hours or more a week
Benefit: 1x employee annual compensation capped at $250,000
Provider: Lincoln Financial Group
Effective Date: First day of month following employment
Premium: Medical center pays 100% of premiums
Who is eligible: All regular employees working 30 hours or more a week
Benefit: 50% of monthly compensation, limited to $6,000 a month for a maximum of 24 months
Provider: Colorado Retirement Association (CRA)
Effective Date: Enrolled upon hire
Who is eligible: All employees
401(a): Employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross wage. Pagosa Springs Medical Center contributes 6% of gross wages. Contributions are subject to IRS limits.
457 Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate at any time; contributions are subject to IRS rules.
Who is eligible: Hourly and salaried staff working at least 36 hours per week.
In addition to paid holidays, employees accrue personal float days and paid time off biweekly. Total annual accrual ranges from 21 to 32 days depending on years of service.
Who is eligible: All employees (except those with an employment contract)
Effective Date: First day of employment.
Benefit: Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked, subject to applicable caps.
Effective Date: Immediate coverage if elected
Who is eligible: All regular employees working 30 hours or more a week
The Flexible Spending Account and HSA programs allow you to pay dependent day care costs, and out-of-pocket expenses for medical, vision, dental and other health care, with before-tax dollars.
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