Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Golden, CO

NextCare; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Work-life balance

No after-hours tasks

Job summary

NextCare in Golden, Colorado, seeks a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide urgent care across a broad patient population. The role offers autonomy in a fast-paced clinic with strong clinical leadership and mentorship.

Clinicians enjoy true work-life balance, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Full-time schedules are designed so clinicians have more days off than days worked, with 12-hour shifts and mixed daytime coverage.

Qualifications

• Board certification: PA NCCPA or NP ANCC/AANP; FNP required
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain
• Active BLS certification
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain (fees covered)

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 and wound management
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Document patient care accurately in the EHR
• Code and bill services appropriately
• Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks
• Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values

Skills

Patient care

Urgent care experience

Procedural skills

Communication

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Golden, CO

#26-1185

Job Description

Location: Golden, 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) + bonus

Position Summary

We are seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Golden, Colorado. This role 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 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:
  • PA: NCCPA certification
  • NP: ANCC or AANP certification; FNP required
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain
• Ability to treat patients of all ages
• Active BLS certification
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
• DOT certification required 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
• Comfortable practicing independently in an 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.

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Position Type

Full-time

Shift

Variable

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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