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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Thornton, CO

NextCare


Job Location:

Thornton, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 60 - 80
Posted: 19 October 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 16 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Thornton Colorado
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM8:00 PM seven days a week
Compensation: $60$80/hour (based on experience) bonus
Clinic Location: 9720 Grant St Thornton CO 80229

Benefits: Full-benefits package available

Position Summary

We are seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Thornton Colorado. This role 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. Full-time clinicians work three 12-hour shifts per week allowing them to be off more days than they work.

Youll be supported by experienced clinical teams strong peer relationships clear practice guidelines and accessible medical leadership who provide real-time guidance and support. 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 Responsibilities
  • Evaluate diagnose and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting

  • Manage acute illnesses injuries and occupational health visits

  • Order and interpret diagnostic studies including labs and imaging

  • Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing splinting and wound management

  • 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 benchmarks

  • Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values

Required Qualifications
  • Active unrestricted Colorado NP or PA license

  • PA: NCCPA certification

  • NP: ANCC or AANP certification; FNP required

  • Active DEA license or ability to obtain

  • Ability to treat patients of all ages

  • Active BLS certification

  • EHR proficiency

  • Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays

  • DOT certification required or willingness to obtain; fees covered

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior urgent care emergency medicine or fast-track experience

  • Strong procedural skills including suturing splinting and wound care

  • Experience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read

About NextCare

NextCare is one of the nations 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 valuesCaring Growth Integrity Results and Teamworkwhich 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 youre an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking for a full-time urgent care role with clinical autonomy strong support and a three-day workweek wed love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about opportunities with NextCare.

Maddie Karnes

VP of Provider Recruitment

#IND1


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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