Physician Assistant (Urgent Care)

Job Description

Job Description

Well established Urgent Care Clinic seeking an APP for a full-scope Urgent Care to join our team ASAP.

Job Description / Responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will function as a full-time provider delivering high-quality, patient-centered Primary Care and Urgent Care services in a hybrid outpatient clinic setting. This role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions across diverse patient populations while maintaining efficiency in a high-volume clinical environment. The APP will independently manage patient care within their scope of practice, including performing comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing and implementing treatment plans, prescribing medications, and providing patient education and counseling. Providers will manage both episodic urgent care visits and scheduled primary care appointments, with an emphasis on evidence-based clinical decision-making and continuity of care as appropriate. Clinical responsibilities include performing common urgent care and primary care procedures such as laceration repairs, incision and drainage (I&D), ingrown toenail removals, splinting when indicated, and interpretation of X-rays and 12-lead EKGs. The APP will work collaboratively with on-site medical assistants, X-ray technicians, and front desk staff to ensure efficient clinic flow, patient safety, and a positive patient experience. The provider is responsible for timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of all patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with clinic policies, regulatory standards, and quality benchmarks. Participation in quality improvement initiatives, adherence to established clinical protocols, and ongoing collaboration with clinical leadership are expected. The APP may participate in an optional on-call or backup coverage system, with providers self-selecting available days to support clinic operations as needed. This role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced outpatient environment with variable patient volumes.

Specialty:  Urgent Care

Type of Position: Permanent – Full Time

Shift/Work Schedule: Schedule: Full-time (30–40 hours/week) assigned based on clinic needs; includes 8-hour Primary Care shifts (including UC walk-ins) and 10–12 hour Urgent Care shifts with a minimum of one weekend shift per week

Work Hours: Primary Care: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Urgent Care: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Call Schedule: No call required but on-call/backup coverage available; providers self-select available days.

Start Date: ASAP

Facility Type:  Urgent Care Clinic 

Clinical Setting:   Outpatient 

Patients Per day : 3-4 patients per hour 

Procedures required: Laceration repairs, incision and drainage (I&Ds), ingrown toenail removals, interpretation of X-rays and 12-lead EKGs

Support Staff (if applicable): On-site medical assistants, X-ray technicians, and front desk support

Credentialing Time Frame: 3-4 weeks

Location Information: Denver: Speer, Highlands, West Colfax, Five Points, Park Hill, City Park, University Hills, Leetsdale, Glendale, Cherry Creek, Aurora, Havana.

Credentialing and Licensing Requirements: Appropriate advanced practice certification NP: BSN plus MSN or DNP with a population focus (e.g., Family, Adult)PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current and unrestricted Colorado medical license. Unrestricted Colorado DEA license with authority to prescribe controlled substances BLS or ACLS certification required. Board Certification NP: AANP or ANCC certification PA: NCCPA certification (PANCE exam), DOT certification required within 3 months of hire date.

Willing to accept new grad: No new grads. Minimum experience required (PA: 2 years and NP: 1 year)

Willing to wait for State Medical License? Yes, will wait for provider to obtain a CO license. 

Base Salary/Total compensation range: $60/hr (base) + $15/hr (target bonus), and $10 (weekend differential). The target bonus is not capped at 100%, so some providers are regularly earning over $100 per hour. For reference, the average bonus achievement of the provider team for 2025 was 233%.

Bonus structure: A guaranteed minimum of 100% bonus for the first three months. Bonuses are tied to a mix of volume (patients seen/charges) and quality (NPS, Google reviews)  After successful integration and consistently high-performance scores, we may offer you a promotion to a salaried position with a higher overall compensation

Benefits Offered: Health, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, and a 401K plan with a guaranteed match of up to 3%, and a 50% match of up to 5% will be provided in accordance with company’s plans. PTO 3 weeks per year. You will have free access to UpToDate with CME allowance of $1,500 per year which accrues at a rate of $125 each month.

Hiring Process: Virtual interview and on-site clinic visit (order may vary)

Any other specific requirements or preferences: Primary and Urgent care experience strongly preferred, Comfort with high patient volume and weekend or holiday rotation would be expected.