About this opportunity
Nextcare Urgent Care lists this Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant opportunity in golden, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Golden, Colorado
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM 8:00 PM, seven days a week
Compensation: $60 $80 per hour, based on experience, plus bonus opportunities
Benefits: Full benefits package available
Position Summary NextCare is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team in Golden, Colorado.
This role is a great fit for a clinician who values variety, autonomy, and meaningful community impact while working in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment.
Full-time clinicians typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing them to be off more days than they work. Monthly schedules are released in advance, and there are no after-hours charting or follow-up responsibilities.
You will 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 your 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, splinting, and wound care
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 Colorado license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioners must hold ANCC or AANP certification as an FNP
Physician Assistants must hold active NCCPA certification
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 or willingness to obtain; fees are 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 before 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 more than 160 locations in 11 states.
Our culture is guided by our core values of Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork. These values shape how we care for patients and how we 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.
Ready to Join NextCare? If you are looking for an urgent care role that offers clinical autonomy, strong support, growth potential, and a schedule that supports life outside of work, we would love to connect.
Apply today or send your resume directly to:
Maddie Karnes
Vice President of Provider Recruitment
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.