Location: Arvada, 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) + productivity bonus
Benefits: Full benefits package available
Position Summary
NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in Arvada, Colorado . This opportunity 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, splinting, 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
Active, unrestricted Colorado NP or PA license
Board 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
Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays
DOT certification 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
Confidence practicing independently in a high-volume 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.
Ready to Join NextCare?
If you're a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking for an urgent care role offering clinical autonomy, strong support, growth potential, and life-friendly scheduling, we'd love to connect.
Apply today to learn more about our full-time opportunity in Arvada, Colorado!
Maddie Karnes
VP of Provider Recruitment
