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Aurora, Colorado

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Aurora, CO

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$79/hr

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Job Description

Location: 18890 East Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO 80013, USA -

[https://www.google.com/maps/dir//18890%20East%20Hampden%20Avenue,%20Aurora,%20CO%2080013,%20USA?session_id=sess_6aac6e16182db9.55415375]Cross

Streets: E. Hampden Ave. & Tower Rd.

Status: Full-Time

Compensation: $60–$79/hour, based on experience, plus monthly productivity

bonus.

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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Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Colorado license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with relevant certifications (FNP or NCCPA). Proficiency in urgent care procedures and the ability to work independently in a solo-provider model are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationDiagnosisTreatment planningLab interpretationX-ray interpretationClinical documentationMedical coding

Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 58% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Work-life snapshot

3.3/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Aurora

  • Median 3-bed home ≈ 3.6× annual pay
  • Typical rent ≈ 17% of gross pay
  • State income tax up to 4.4%

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08. City-level figures for Aurora; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

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