Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Arvada, CO

Nextcare-Urgent-Car; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

NextCare Urgent Care in Arvada, Colorado seeks a full-time Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our urgent care team. The role offers three 12-hour shifts per week with clinic hours 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM and a compensation range of $60–$80 per hour plus productivity bonuses. Full benefits are included.

This position emphasizes variety, autonomy, and meaningful community impact within a supportive, fast-paced clinic environment. Experience in urgent care is preferred.

Qualifications

• FNP board certification with ANCC or AANP.
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain.
• Ability to treat patients of all ages.
• Active BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in an urgent care setting
• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits
• Order and interpret labs and imaging
• Perform urgent care procedures (suturing, splinting, wound care)
• Communicate diagnoses and discharge instructions
• Document care in the EHR
• Code and bill services
• Maintain productivity per urgent care benchmarks

Skills

DEA license

BLS certification

Weekend/holiday availability

DOT certification

Education

FNP board certification (ANCC/AANP)

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Arvada, CO

#26-1308

Job Description

Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Arvada, CO

Location: Arvada, Colorado
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, seven days a week
Compensation: $60–$80/hour (based on experience) + productivity bonus
Benefits: Full benefits package available

Position Summary

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in Arvada, Colorado. This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who value 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-acuity presentations that keep skills sharp without the pressure of inpatient follow-up.

Key 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 and imaging
• Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing, splinting, and wound management
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Board certification:
• Nurse Practitioner: FNP certification through ANCC or AANP
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain
• Ability to treat patients of all ages
• Active BLS certification
• Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain (fees covered)

Preferred Qualifications

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

About NextCare

NextCare is one of the nation's largest urgent care providers, serving communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality care across 160+ locations in 11 states.

Our environment is built on our core values — Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork — which guide how we care for patients and support our clinicians.

Clinicians choose NextCare for work-life balance, flexible scheduling, engaging clinical work, and the opportunity to make a visible impact in their community. They stay for the supportive culture, schedule flexibility, and growth opportunities.

Clinic hours are Mon - Fri 8a - 8p and Sat-Sun 9a-4p, 12-hour shifts are required, which includes evenings, rotating weekends and holidays as needed.

Workplace Type

Onsite

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NextCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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