Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Aurora, CO
Listed compensation
$60-$79/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
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
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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