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Our client is seeking an experienced Hospitalist Physician for a 90-day assignment in Colorado, commencing Nov 2, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive inpatient hospitalist care during night shifts, from 7p-7a, for patients requiring dedicated medical attention and expertise.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive inpatient...
Location:CO
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Radiation Oncologist for a 36-day assignment in Colorado, starting Sep 28, 2026. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centric care, developing comprehensive treatment plans, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and managing patients in a hospital setting, with a schedule that includes...
Location:CO
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Colorado is actively seeking a skilled Hospitalist Physician for a 36-day assignment, commencing on Aug 31, 2026. This role involves day and night shifts, from 7a-7p and 7p-7a, with responsibilities centered around rounding on trauma cases and performing no procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform no proceduresProvide rounding on...
Location:CO
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician in Colorado starting Aug 24, 2026 for a 36-day assignment. This role typically operates on an 8-hour day schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM. The Physician will be responsible for taking over an existing patient panel, primarily focusing on worker's compensation cases, and evaluating and managing a wide range...
Location:CO
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Obstetrician/Gynecologist for an engaging 10-day assignment in Colorado. This Physician will provide crucial 24-hour call coverage, managing a range of responsibilities including high-risk deliveries and performing C-sections. The assignment is set to commence on Dec 22, 2026.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:CO
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Neurological Surgeon for a 91-day assignment commencing May 1, 2026. This critical role involves working ongoing 24-hour shifts, providing expert care across a comprehensive range of adult and trauma neurosurgery cases. The successful physician will be instrumental in performing procedures such as tumor...
Location:CO
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Internal Medicine Physician for a 72-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including pediatrics. The Physician will manage adult and pediatric ICU cases, handle deliveries, and perform critical procedures, supporting...
Location:CO
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Colorado typically earn an average of $150,773 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $244,640 a year.
Physicians in Colorado are required to complete 30 hours of CME every year, starting in 2026. Currently physicians only need to complete two hours of training per licensing cycle, specifically for opioid prescribing and other substance use disorder treatments.
Yes, new graduates can work in Colorado as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.
