Pays $60-$80/hr — Nurse Practitioner market median is ~$150k (6 jobs) · Above average in Urgent Care (NP) for work-life (6.2/10, vs 825 in this specialty)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Thornton, CO
About the Role
Full-time urgent care NP/PA. Three 12-hour shifts/week. $60-$80/hr + bonus. Thornton, CO.
Join NextCare as a Urgent Care NP/PA – 3-Day Workweek, Thornton CO in Thornton, Colorado, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $60 - $80/hr.
- Full-benefits package
- Bonus
- No after-hours tasks
- Monthly schedules released in advance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with NextCare in Thornton, Colorado, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The clinician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting while managing acute illnesses and injuries. Responsibilities also include performing procedures, interpreting diagnostic studies, and maintaining accurate electronic health records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Colorado NP or PA license along with relevant certifications such as NCCPA, ANCC, or AANP. Proficiency in EHR systems and the ability to perform urgent care procedures like suturing and splinting are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Thornton, CO at Next Care a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 825 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 32% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.2/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 6 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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