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Nextcare Urgent Care lists this Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant opportunity in cottonwood, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Cottonwood, AZ
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Three shifts per week; standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM 6:00 PM, seven days a week
Compensation: $60 $80/hour (based on experience) + bonus Benefits: Full-benefits package available Position Summary We are seeking a Full Time clinician to join our team in Cottonwood, AZ. 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 providers 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 (as applicable)
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 Active, unrestricted AZ license for NP PA
Board certification or eligibility, as applicablePA: 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
EHR proficiency
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 (e.g., suturing, splinting, wound care)
Experience with initial x ray interpretation prior to radiology over read
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 how we support our clinicians. Clinicians choose NextCare for work life balance, flexible scheduling, engaging clinical work, and a chance to make a visible impact in their community. They stay for the supportive culture, schedule flexibility, and growth opportunities. Ready to Join NextCare? If you're looking for an urgent care role that offers clinical autonomy, strong support, growth potential, and life-friendly scheduling, we'd love to connect. Apply today to learn more about opportunities with NextCare.
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