Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Arvada, CO

NextCare • Arvada, CO

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About The Position

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its team in Arvada, Colorado. The role offers varied clinical work, autonomy, and the opportunity to serve the community in a fast-paced, supported urgent care environment. Clinicians care for a broad patient population, generally with low-acuity presentations, and receive support from experienced clinical teams, peers, and accessible medical leadership offering real-time guidance and mentorship.

The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week. Standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week, and clinicians must be willing to work rotating weekends and holidays. NextCare describes its full-time schedules as providing more days off than days worked, with no after-hours tasks, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Compensation is $60–$80 per hour based on experience, plus a productivity bonus. A full benefits package is available.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Colorado Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• FNP certification through ANCC or AANP for Nurse Practitioners, or NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants.
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain Colorado prescriptive authority, as applicable.
• Ability to treat patients of all ages.
• Active BLS certification.
• EHR proficiency.
• Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays.
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain it; fees are covered.

Nice To Haves

• Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience.
• Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, and wound care.
• Experience with initial X-ray interpretation before radiology over-read.
• Confidence practicing independently in a high-volume urgent care setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting.
• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests and imaging.
• Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing, splinting, and wound management.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions clearly.
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHR.
• Code and bill services appropriately.
• Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks.
• Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values.

Benefits

• Full benefits package available.
• Productivity bonus.
• DOT certification fees covered.
• Flexible scheduling, with monthly schedules released in advance.
• No after-hours tasks.
• Growth opportunities and clinical mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed