Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care - Erie, CO

UCHealth; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus up to $10,000

Paid malpractice

CME support up to $3,500 and 5 days

Job summary

UCHealth Medical Group Urgent Care in Erie, CO seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a full-time role. You will care for both pediatric and adult patients in a fast-paced urgent care setting, with documentation in EPIC EMR and shifts across Erie, Arvada, Thornton, Longmont and Firestone.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in urgent care/ER, hold Colorado PA/NP license, and possess required certifications with full prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience treating both pediatric and adult patients as an APP in Urgent Care or ER.
• Master's degree in PA Studies or NP program from an accredited institution.
• Unrestricted Colorado PA or NP license.
• PA-C certification or NP certification (ANCC/AANPCB).
• Prescriptive authority for NP candidates; unrestricted DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for both pediatric and adult patients in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Work with minimal supervision and participate in a team-based environment.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and patient management.
• Shift coverage across Erie, Arvada, Thornton, Longmont and Firestone clinic locations.

Skills

Experience with pediatric and adult Ur

Education

Master's in PA Studies or MS in Nursing (NP)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

At UCHealth, our mission is simple: to improve lives, and that starts with you. As a physician-led medical group with nearly 2,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, we are committed to exceptional, patient-centered care, innovation, and advancing the future of healthcare.

UCHealth Medical Group and the UCHealth Urgent Care Clinic in picturesque Erie, CO ready to welcome a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to their team. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an experienced APP who enjoys caring for both pediatric and adult patients in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Practice at a Glance

• Annual compensation of $115,003 - $150,779 for this full-time position, based on relevant experience
• Productivity incentive may be offered
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
• Full-time opportunity
• 2+ years of experience working with pediatric and adult patients as an APP in Urgent Care or Emergency Room required
• Scheduled shifts across the Erie, Arvada, Thornton, Longmont and Firestone clinic locations
• Provides care for both pediatric and adult patients
• Fast-paced clinical environment with opportunities to work with minimal supervision
• EPIC EMR

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Master's degree in Nursing with graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• PA-C certification through the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner certification through the ANCC or AANPCB
• Unrestricted Colorado PA or NP license, as applicable
• Full prescriptive authority required for Nurse Practitioner candidates
• Unrestricted DEA permit to prescribe medications commonly prescribed in the course of practice
• Eligible to provide reimbursable services and maintain provider status with Medicare and Medicaid
• Eligible to provide services with no sanctions or exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA
• Unrestricted medical staff membership with appropriate practice privileges
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• 2+ years of experience working with pediatric and adult patients as an APP in Urgent Care or Emergency Room

Benefits Highlights

• Annual compensation of $115,003 - $150,779 for this full-time position, based on relevant experience
• Productivity incentive may be offered
• Annual Quality Value Incentive Plan (QVIP) of up to $10,000
• Relocation bonus of up to $10,000, if eligible
• Paid malpractice
• Continuing medical education (CME) of up to $3,500 and up to 5 days annually
• 403(b) with employer matching contribution; 457(b) voluntary option if eligible
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance and disability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) assistance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness and voluntary benefits
• Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence
• Education benefits, including eligibility for tuition, books and fees for select educational degrees

The UCHealth Medical Group Office of Advanced Practice supports APP professional development through mentorship, communication, leadership development and opportunities for committee and leadership involvement.

Join us in making a difference that extends beyond the exam room. Together, we can improve lives, advance care and make extraordinary possible.

UCHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are unable to support visa candidates for this position.

Posting Date: 11/9/2026 - 12/9/2026