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Medical Practice Leader - Physician or APP - Primary Care - Shields

UCHealth Shields Primary Care

Fort Collins, CO

ID: 1483

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INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Medical Practice Leader - Physician or APP - Primary Care - Shields

Make Extraordinary Possible

At UCHealth, our mission is simple - to improve lives. That starts with you. We improve lives through fresh ideas, innovative approaches and an unwavering commitment to world-class care. At UCHealth, we believe each person is extraordinary, and together, we make extraordinary possible. UCHealth Medical Group is ready to welcome a physician or APP to join the leadership team as the medical practice leader (MPL) for Shields Primary Care.
The MPL has primary responsibility to:
  • Promote a culture where the patient comes first.
  • Promote continuous improvement in quality and patient safety.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with their operations dyad partner.
  • Lead regular practice meetings with their operations dyad partner.
  • Provide regional and system level communications to practice partners regarding activities of the JOCs and other leadership groups.
  • Provide leadership that is positive and encouraging through times of change and new/evolving initiatives.
  • Actively support medical group decisions within the practice.
  • Support a proactive culture by aligning issues and bringing forward solutions.
  • Recognize the team and address issues in a timely manner in collaboration with operational partner.
Minimum qualifications:
A physician or APP who has expertise within a specific clinical area.
We know how fast the world of healthcare is changing, and we push ourselves to stay ahead of the curve. The UCHealth Medical Group is physician led and employs about 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers who aim to anticipate and address patients' every health need. We call on providers in every career stage and specialty to lead and provide direction for the future of healthcare at UCHealth. Apply today.
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until the top candidate is identified. The position posting date is 2/27/2026
This position is paid by stipend at a rate of:
- APP: $85 per hour
- Physician: $150 per hour
with the number of hours per month dependent on practice size.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

About Fort Collins, Colo.

With a population of more than 165,000, Fort Collins is a vibrant town full of local eateries, pubs, boutiques and is home to Colorado State University. With 300 days of sunshine, snow-capped mountains, idyllic lakes and clear-running rivers, live, work, play takes on new meaning as life seamlessly transitions from work to play.

Located about an hour north of Denver, Fort Collins boasts more than 60 miles of in-town paved trails for commuting and recreation, plus miles of hiking and mountain biking trails within minutes from home. Grab your paddle board and head out to one of the many local lakes, grab your clubs and enjoy one of the local golf courses, or white water raft down the Poudre and Big Thompson Rivers. Local shopping, farmers markets, parks and museums are also here for your enjoyment. With a strong public education system, many activities for children and adults alike, Fort Collins is an ideal place to live and thrive.

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