Pays $65-$85/hr — Nurse Practitioner market median is ~$146k (14 jobs)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Contractor
About the Role
Contract PA/NP for psychiatric and detox care. $65-85/hr, 40-45 hrs/week, on-call availability. Broomfield, CO.
Join NRT | Foundry Treatment Center as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/PA – Contract, $65-85/hr in Broomfield, Colorado.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $65-$85/hr.
- Malpractice insurance required (not provided)
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join NRT | Foundry Treatment Center as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/PA – Contract, $65-85/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The provider will perform patient assessments, diagnose conditions, and formulate treatment plans while delivering direct care and emotional support. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with JCAHO and BHA standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Physician Assistant degree or a Master of Science in Nursing and possess an active Colorado license. A minimum of two years of experience is required, with preference given to those with a background in psychiatry or substance abuse.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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