Primary Care Physician – Long-Term Care & Skilled Nursing

Flexible Schedule | Southeast Colorado (Lamar → Trinidad)

Lykos Medical as part of Brigade Health

About the Role

Lykos Medical as part of Brigade Health is seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to provide supervisory and clinical oversight for Long-Term Care (LTC) and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) across rural Southeast Colorado.

This role is ideal for physicians seeking schedule flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to support underserved senior communities.

What Makes This Role Unique

Extremely Flexible Scheduling

• Minimum required in‑person rounding: once per month
• We schedule around your availability
• Ideal for physicians seeking additional income or flexible part-time work

Travel-Friendly Compensation

• Productivity-based pay model
• Flat travel fee or stipend available due to long driving distances
• We collaborate with our physicians to maximize efficiency and route planning

Leadership & Expansion Opportunities

• Candidates in Colorado Springs or Pueblo encouraged to apply
• May support future expansion into LTC/SNF markets in those areas

Supported, Physician-Led Environment

• You’ll have autonomy with operational support
• Strong facility partnerships already in place
• Clear expectations aligned with CDPHE & Medicare requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory oversight and monthly in‑person rounding
• Manage chronic and complex geriatric patients in LTC/SNF settings
• Collaborate with facility nursing and administrative teams
• Document care in EMR in a timely manner
• Participate in quality improvement and post‑acute care initiatives
• Build strong relationships with rural facilities and care teams

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO
• Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics
• Active CO medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license

Preferred

• Experience in LTC, SNF, geriatrics, post‑acute care, or rural medicine
• Familiarity with Medicare and value‑based care
• Interest in leadership or future program growth

Who Thrives in This Role

This position is ideal for physicians searching for:

Primary Care Physician • Geriatric Physician • Internal Medicine • Family Medicine • SNF Physician • LTC Physician • Post‑Acute Care • Medical Director Track • Rural Medicine • Mobile Care

About Lykos Medical

Lykos Medical is a physician-led organization dedicated to improving senior care in Colorado. We specialize in Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Post-Acute Care, and rural healthcare delivery—with a mission to expand access and support clinicians in providing high‑quality, relationship-centered care.

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If you're looking for a flexible, high-impact physician role with room to grow, we’d love to speak with you.

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