Part-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Aurora, CO

Location: Aurora, CO
Status: Part-Time
Schedule: Flexible | Minimum 4 shifts per month; standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, seven days a week
Compensation: $60–$80/hour (based on experience) + bonus
Benefits: Benefits available for eligible clinicians

Position Summary

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Aurora, 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 responsibilities, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Our scheduling model allows clinicians to maintain flexibility while still practicing engaging and rewarding medicine.

You will 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 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 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

Board certification required

PA: NCCPA certification

NP: ANCC or AANP certification (Family Nurse Practitioner 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 (suturing, splinting, wound care)

Experience with initial X-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read

About NextCare

NextCare 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 culture is built on our core values: Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork. These values guide how we care for patients and how we support our clinicians.

Clinicians choose NextCare for work-life balance, flexible scheduling, engaging clinical work, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in their communities. They stay for the supportive culture, schedule flexibility, and opportunities for growth.

Ready to Join NextCare?

If you're looking for an urgent care role that offers clinical autonomy, strong support, growth potential, and life-friendly scheduling, we'd love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about opportunities with NextCare.

Maddie Karnes
VP of Provider Recruitment
maddiekarnes@nextcare.com

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