Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Contractor

NRT | Foundry Treatment Center; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

NRT | Foundry Treatment Center is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner contractor in Broomfield, CO. The role is a 1099 contract offering $65-$85 per hour (DOE), with an approximate 40–45 hour workweek. Duration is about 4.5 months starting mid-October, on-site at Foundry Front Range.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing medications, and order/interpretation of tests, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Requires Physician Assistant degree or MSN in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active Colorado PA-C or NP license with DORA registration.
• DEA licensure and malpractice insurance required.
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical experience, psychiatric or detox experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care, including education and counseling.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; diagnose conditions.
• Prescribe treatments and manage medications.
• Educate clients and families; coordinate with physicians as needed.
• Maintain documentation per JCAHO and HIPAA standards.
• Complete detox/ discharge summaries as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

PA degree or MSN in Nursing

Active CO PA-C or NP license

DORA registration

DEA licensure

Tools

EMR system

Google Suite

Malpractice insurance

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Contractor

About this position

Description:

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Contractor

Department: Medical

Job Category: Contractor 1099

Rate: $65-$85 per hour (DOE)

Schedule: Approximately 40-45 hours per week, on call availability

Duration: Approximately 4.5 months starting mid-October

Job Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield, CO)

Summary:

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner provides patient assessment and diagnosis, performs simple office procedures, formulates treatment plans, prescribes medications, orders laboratory tests, and provides patient education, while maintaining safety standards and delivering consistent quality patient care.

Qualifications:

• Physician Assistant degree or Masters of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Must be actively licensed in the state of Colorado as a PA-C or NP and registered with DORA.
• DEA required.
• Malpractice insurance required.
• Must have 2+ years experience, psychiatric and/or substance abuse/detox experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Must have the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with physicians, staff, clients, and families.
• Ability to be compassionate to those needing and receiving services.
• Clinical charting and documentation according to JCAHO and BHA standards.
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and patient relations skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.
• Sound medical judgment and decision making skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s EMR system.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct client care via health services, education, counseling, and emotional support with compassion.
• Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose conditions.
• Prescribe treatments, including medication and simple office procedures.
• Educate clients and their families.
• Consult other physicians as appropriate.
• Ensure that all client care is delivered in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Maintain documentation of services including service plans, progress notes, medication informed consent, treatment plan reviews, and other required information.
• Complete detox admission/discharge summary and RTC/PHP discharge summary as indicated by level of care.
• Ensure compliance with JCAHO, local, state, and federal policies and regulations, including accurate recordkeeping.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working/typing on a computer.
• Climbing stairs, walking, bending, reaching, sitting, standing, using hands, see, talk, hear.
• Exposure to a medical and clinical environment.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.