Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Aurora, CO
About The Position
We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Aurora, CO. This role is ideal for a clinician who values variety, autonomy, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment. Clinicians at NextCare enjoy true work-life balance, including no after-hours tasks, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Our full-time schedules are designed so clinicians are off more days than they work. You’ll be supported by experienced clinical teams, strong peer relationships, clear practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership who provide real-time guidance and mentorship. The work is engaging and varied, with a broad patient population and generally low-to-moderate acuity presentations that keep skills sharp without the pressure of inpatient follow-up.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Colorado license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- NP: ANCC or AANP certification; Family Nurse Practitioner certification required
- PA: NCCPA certification
- Active DEA license, or ability to obtain
- Ability to treat patients of all ages
- Active BLS certification
- EHR proficiency
- Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
- DOT certification required or willingness to obtain; fees covered
Nice To Haves
- Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
- Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, wound care, and incision and drainage
- Experience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read
- Comfortable working independently in a solo-provider urgent care model
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 labs, x-rays, and EKGs
- Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing, splinting, wound care, and incision and drainage, as applicable
- Clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
- 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
- No after-hours tasks
- Flexible scheduling
- Monthly schedules released in advance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
