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Job description
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; weekdays, rotating weekends and holidays
Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM 8:00 PM, seven days a week
Compensation: $60 $79/hour, based on experience, plus bonus opportunities
Benefits: Full benefits package available
Position Summary NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Aurora, Colorado.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced clinician who values autonomy, variety, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment.
Full-time clinicians typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, giving them more days off than worked in a typical schedule. Monthly schedules are released in advance, and there are no after-hours charting or follow-up responsibilities.
You will care for patients of all ages while working alongside experienced clinical teams, supportive peers, and accessible medical leadership who provide real-time guidance when needed.
Key Responsibilities Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages
Manage acute illnesses, minor injuries, and occupational health visits
Order and interpret labs, x-rays, EKGs, and other diagnostic studies
Perform urgent care procedures, including suturing, wound care, splinting, and incision and drainage
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 expectations
Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values
Required Qualifications Active, unrestricted Colorado Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Nurse Practitioner: FNP certification through ANCC or AANP
Physician Assistant: NCCPA certification
Active DEA license or ability to obtain
Colorado prescriptive authority, as applicable
Ability to treat patients of all ages
Active BLS certification
EHR proficiency
Comfortable working independently in a solo-provider model
Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays
DOT certification or willingness to obtain; fees are covered
Preferred Qualifications Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
Comfort managing approximately three to four patients per hour
Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, wound care, and incision and drainage
Experience with initial x-ray and EKG interpretation
Occupational medicine or workers compensation experience
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and sick time
401(k)
Malpractice coverage
CME and license reimbursement
Health Savings Account options
Productivity incentives and bonus opportunities
No after-hours charting or patient follow-up
Flexible scheduling with schedules released in advance
About NextCare NextCare is one of the nation s largest urgent care providers, serving communities across more than 160 locations in 11 states.
Our culture is built around Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork. Clinicians choose NextCare for the work-life balance, clinical autonomy, supportive leadership, and opportunity to make a visible impact in their communities.
Ready to Join NextCare? Apply today to learn more about the full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opportunity in Aurora, Colorado.
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