Medical Provider - Full Time and Part Time-Community-Based

Salary Range: $216,000 - $324,355 annually, based on relevant years of experience

Location: Larimer County, Colorado

Status: Full-Time or Part-Time

The salary range for this position is SummitStone's good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. Compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including education, training, skills, experience, and other job-related qualifications, as well as SummitStone's organizational needs and priorities.

Role Overview:

A Physician (MD or DO) is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation ... one person at a time.

This position is based at the Murphy Center in Fort Collins, Colorado, a nationally recognized collaborative service center dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Founded in 2009, the Murphy Center serves as a centralized hub where more than 20 organizations provide access to over 40 services for nearly 3,000 individuals annually. Through a strong partnership with Homeward Alliance and numerous community organizations, the Murphy Center helps connect clients to healthcare, housing resources, behavioral health services, employment support, and other critical community resources.

This physician will provide integrated medical, psychiatric, and substance use disorder treatment services to a highly vulnerable population with complex health needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving individuals who experience significant barriers to care and is comfortable practicing both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

The physician will serve as the primary medical provider at the Murphy Center and work alongside a dedicated team that includes nursing, medical assistants, case management, behavioral health clinicians, and community partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness while practicing within a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Essential Duties: 

• Provide comprehensive medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Deliver evidence-based care for conditions commonly experienced by individuals facing homelessness, including chronic disease management, infectious diseases, wound care, and preventative health needs.
• Prescribe and manage medications, including psychiatric medications and medications for addiction treatment (MAT), as clinically appropriate
• Function as the medical representative within a multidisciplinary treatment team designed to provide integrated, whole-person care.
• Collaborate closely with behavioral health clinicians, nursing staff, case managers, and community partners to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans.
• Institute emergency measures, stabilization interventions, and referrals to higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
• Support harm reduction principles and trauma-informed approaches to care.
• Foster strong working relationships with Homeward Alliance and other community partners serving individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, state, and federal requirements.
• Participate in on-call coverage schedules as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited university 
• More than three years of experience working in a related field required 
• Understanding and commitment to medications for addiction treatment and harm reduction principles required 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be evaluated and considered  

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Colorado medical license or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• DEA registration required.
• Board certification or eligibility with plans to obtain certification.
• Valid Colorado driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and acceptable