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Emergency Medicine Physician Job at Community Hospital - Colorado West HS in Grand Junction, CO

Job ID: 1483440

Physician | Emergency Medicine Job | Grand Junction, CO 81505

Work Where Others Vacation! - Level III Trauma Center - Hospital Employed Position - In Sunny Western Colorado

Job Description

Community Hospital is a full-service, acute-care hospital, licensed for 60 beds. We are an independently owned hospital that serves the Grand Valley of Colorado, which is the largest metropolitan area between Denver and Salt Lake City. In 2024, Community Hospital earned the prestigious 5-star quality rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and was recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of Colorado’s top recommended hospitals. In 2025, Community Hospital earned the highly coveted Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades.

 

Emergency Department Highlights:
The Community Hospital Emergency Department has been instrumental in Community Hospital’s unprecedented growth and success over the last decade.  Since earning a Level III Trauma Designation several years ago, the department continues to grow as more patients in our Grand Valley community continue to choose Community Hospital.  The Emergency Department averages around 23,000 patient visits annually, and we are actively looking for a new Emergency Medicine Physician to join this growing team.
 

  1. The group consists of experienced and board-certified Emergency Medicine Physicians.  
  2. Approximately 23,000 patients visits annually
  3. 10–12 hour shifts
  4. Level III Trauma Center
  5. Meditech Expanse EMR
  6. Strong Ancillary and specialty support services
  7. 40 hours of Physician coverage Monday through Friday
  8. 36 hours of Physician coverage on Saturday's and Sunday's
  9. Average 65 patients in 24 hours
  10. Peak Hours: 1.5 to 2.5 patients per hour
  11. Overnight and Mornings: 0.7 to 1.8 patients per hour
  12. Admission Rate: 10%

  This Position Includes: 

  • Competitive Hourly Wage:  $195 per hour plus increased compensation for overnight and overtime shifts.   
  • Excellent benefit package including employer matching retirement plan
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Annual bonus potential of up to $10,000
  • CME assistance
  • Student loan assistance
  • Sign on bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • PTO with Sabbatical Allowance

 

Fast facts about Grand Junction, Colorado:

  If you are looking for the ideal place to live, work and play, western Colorado is for you! With over 300 days of sunshine per year, 1.5 million acres to explore and 76 percent of the area being public land, Grand Junction boasts unforgettable Colorado experiences without the crowds. Come enjoy everything western Colorado has to offer, including rafting, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, cycling, hunting, camping, golfing, skiing and more.

 

 

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