Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Arvada, CO

Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Or Physician Assistant (PA) – Arvada, COLocation: 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 availablePosition SummaryNextCare 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 ResponsibilitiesEvaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care settingManage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visitsOrder and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs and imagingPerform urgent care procedures such as suturing, splinting, and wound managementClearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructionsDocument patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHRCode and bill services appropriatelyMaintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarksPractice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and valuesRequired QualificationsActive, unrestricted Colorado NP or PA licenseBoard certification: Nurse Practitioner: FNP certification through ANCC or AANP Physician Assistant: NCCPA certificationActive DEA license or ability to obtainColorado prescriptive authority as applicableAbility to treat patients of all agesActive BLS certificationEHR proficiencyWillingness to work rotating weekends and holidaysDOT certification or willingness to obtain (fees covered)Preferred QualificationsPrior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experienceStrong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, and wound careExperience with initial X-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-readConfidence practicing independently in a high-volume urgent care settingAbout NextCareNextCare 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 View email address on click.appcast.io