Careers

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.

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PSMC is open to flexible scheduling and job sharing of positions.

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PSMC Career Opportunities

Physician/Provider Positions

Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) has an opportunity available for a PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).  The PRN CRNA’s duties include providing shift anesthesia services for PSMC’s employed physicians and the patients PSMC serves.  At PSMC, CRNAs typically provide anesthesia services for orthopedic, general surgery, gastroenterology, and eye cases.  CRNAs develop and implement plans of care, monitor patient condition, respond to abnormal responses, assist with emergent care including life support, administration of drugs/fluids, and airway management.  The CRNA will also perform administrative duties of charting, support for materials management and documentation as needed patient satisfaction programs or quality/safety initiatives.   PRN staff work as and if needed on a mutually agreeable schedule of both PSMC and the CRNA.  

PSMC offers the following compensation and benefits for this PRN position: 

  • Compensation is $2,000 per 24-hour shift as follows:  on-site shift of 8 hours and call coverage for the remaining 16 hours. 
  • PSMC provides professional liability insurance coverage to all employed providers for their services while working at PSMC.   
  • PSMC has two retirement programs:   
  • PSMC and the employee each contribute 6% of earnings to a 401a retirement plan subject to I.R.S. contribution and compensation limits and five-year vesting; and 
  • Employees may voluntarily participate in a 457 retirement plan. 

The CRNA must be certified by the National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). 

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 June 1, 2024. 

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The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Pagosa Springs Medical Center has an opportunity available for a full-time or part-time Medical Oncology/Hematology physician. The physician’s duties will include management of Oncology and Infusion 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 Cancer Center on a schedule that meets PSMC patient needs while supporting work/life balance. 

  • SCHEDULE
    1. Full-Time: Four 10-hour shifts per week with 260 hours of PTO
    2. Part-Time: Three 7-hour shifts per week for 46 weeks per year
  • COMPENSATION
    1. Full-Time:
      1. Salary: $416,000 per year
      2. Starting Work Bonus: $20,000
  • Annual CME Bonus: $6,000
  1. Part-Time:
    1. Rate: $200 per hour
    2. Starting Work Bonus: $10,000
  • Annual CME Bonus: $3,000
  • RETIREMENT
    1. 401a (mandatory plan): employee and employer each contribute 6% of earnings subject to five-year vesting.
    2. 457: optional retirement plan.
  • BENEFITS
    1. Full-Time: several options for medical, dental and vision; life insurance
    2. 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

Seeking candidates with at least three years of experience; qualified candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Oncology.

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 July 1, 2024.

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PSMC Benefits

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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In addition to a variety of employee perks, including primary care visit, medical center café, and phone plan discounts, Pagosa Springs Medical Center offers excellent health benefits to employees who work 30 hours or more per week.

Here is a summary (subject to change) of those benefits as of October 1, 2021.

Health Insurance

Provider: Meritain
Effective Date: First day of month following employment
Who is eligible: All regular employees working 30 hours or more a week

Dental Insurance

Provider: Delta Dental
Effective Date: First day of month following employment
Who is eligible: All regular employees working 30 hours or more a week
Annual Deductible: $25
Annual Maximum: $1,500
Diagnostic and Preventive: 100% with PPO providers

Vision Insurance

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
Exam Copay: $10
Eyeglass lenses and frames copay: $30
Annual allowance: $120
Contact lenses: $120

Retirement Program

Provider: Colorado County Officials and Employee Retirement
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 matches that amount on a five year vesting schedule.
457 Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate at any time.

Life Insurance

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 salary

Paid Time Off

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.

Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account

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.