Job Description

The VA Healthcare system in Golden, CO is seeking an experienced board-certified Primary Care Physician. This is an amazing opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of our veterans.

Position Highlights:

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• No Weekends, No Holidays

Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• The PCP cares for a panel of approximately 1200 patients.
• The PACT provides comprehensive care for our Veteran population, including the diagnoses, care, and treatment of both acute and chronic conditions. Common diagnoses encountered include diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, degenerative arthritis, depression, congestive heart failure, and chronic pain.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO Degree
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible

Benefits:

In addition to the honor of serving America’s Heroes, a career at VHA provides a robust total reward$ package (see full brochure here) and offers many benefits including:

• Flexible work schedules and shifts
• Low patient-provider ratios
• Robust insurance coverage
• The ability to work anywhere in the country with one active license  
• Stable employment with competitive salary and regular pay increases
• 50 days annual paid time off (26 days paid annual leave, 13 days paid annual sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays) in addition to other leave options including paid parental leave
• Generous education support programs, including loan repayment and reimbursement   
• Unprecedented federal retirement benefits including a traditional pension (5 years’ vesting) and a federal 401K (TSP) with up to 5% in employer contributions

City:

Things To Do in Golden
There’s so much more to do in Golden than hike trails and climb rock formations — although it is part of our allure. Here, you’ll find that we live life with an appreciation for enjoying every day. Golden’s quaint downtown and gold-rush-era atmosphere set the backdrop for a long list of possibilities for every visit. In Golden, you never have to go too far for fun.

For those looking for things to do in Golden, Colorado, both indoors and outdoors, check out the countless historic attractions, scenic drives around the city, and family activities that’ll keep the whole group laughing and playing until the sun goes down.

Uniquely Golden Experiences
A trip to Golden wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the iconic Coors landmark, so grab your friends and head over for an interactive Coors Brewery tour that includes a tasting.

Another popular attraction is the Colorado School of Mines. Stroll around the historical grounds, go on a guided tour, or cheer for the home team at a football game. Or, stop in at the Mines Museum of Earth Science which also hosts various events throughout the year.

Golden is home to fun shops, including unique boutiques, jewelry purveyors, home decor stores, and art galleries. In addition to local galleries, you can browse a variety of mediums at Artsweek Golden in July and the Fine Arts Festival in August. The Golden Farmers Market, established in 2001, is a great place to find fresh produce and locally made goods, arts, and crafts.

If music is your thing, Red Rocks Amphitheatre draws in top international talent each year, providing incredible acoustics and scenery for a live show. While Red Rocks concerts are the venue’s main draw, you can tour the arena and visitor’s center most days of the week. Many restaurants, breweries, and bars host local and touring live music year-round. The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1953 is the biggest and oldest community orchestra in the county, their performances are always a symphonic treat.

For a more theatrical experience, check out Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, which features six annual stage shows like musicals, plays, concerts, and improv and five children’s theater shows each year.

Outdoor Things To Do in Golden
Our 7,377-foot Lookout Mountain highlights Golden’s outdoor attractions, offering many hiking and mountain biking trails. The Nature Center at Lookout Mountain offers free naturalist-led programs every season for individuals and groups alike and a playroom for children. At the summit, you’ll even find the gravesite of Old West’s “Buffalo Bill” Cody and a museum dedicated to his career at the Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave.

Nearby, Windy Saddle Park offers various trailheads and a gorgeous lookout. Across Golden, you’ll also find many parks and green spaces, perfect for cycling, kayaking, rock climbing, golfing, fishing, and camping!

If you’re not outdoorsy but enjoy being outdoors, consider taking a Golden History Tour. This tour brings the fascinating stories of Golden’s pioneers to life and offers the option to visit three local microbreweries along the way.

Whichever uniquely Golden attractions you choose, your time here will be time well spent.