Physician Assistant (PA/PA-C)

Very Competitive Pay & Benefits Package

Fast growing Urgent Care Repeatedly Named a Top Workplace in Denver!

Job description:

Position: Full-Time or Part-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with comprehensive urgent care experience.

Overview: AFC Urgent Care Denver seeks experienced Advanced Practice Providers with a minimum of 2 years in full scope of urgent care or primary care experience. Candidates should have a strong bedside manner, enjoy patient interaction, and be able to work independently with a focus on patient care.

Typical earnings: $140,000–$180,000

Established urgent care group with 10 Denver-area clinics. Productivity bonus, patient experience bonus, weekend differential, and guaranteed bonus eligibility during onboarding.

Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including detailed medical histories and physical examinations across all age groups.
• Assess and triage patients presenting with both acute and chronic conditions in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Identify risk factors and early signs of disease through clinical judgment and evidence-based screening practices.

Diagnosis and Treatment

• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests including laboratory work, imaging, and point-of-care testing.
• Formulate accurate diagnoses and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and lifestyle interventions in accordance with clinical guidelines and state regulations.
• Perform minor in-office procedures as clinically indicated.

Preventive Care

• Deliver age-appropriate preventive services such as annual physicals, immunizations, and health screenings.
• Provide patient education on disease prevention, wellness, and lifestyle modifications.
• Counsel patients managing risk factors related to chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Chronic Disease Management

• Serve as the primary provider for patients with chronic conditions including diabetes, asthma, COPD, and heart disease.
• Monitor disease progression, adjust treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate with specialists and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients on self-management strategies and medication adherence.

Acute Care Management

• Evaluate and treat urgent conditions such as infections, minor injuries, laceration repairs (suturing), incision and drainage (I&D), ingrown toenail removals and acute exacerbations of chronic diseases.
• Perform timely interventions and determine appropriate disposition (discharge vs. referral).
• Refer patients to higher levels of care or specialists when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Medical/Master’s degree with certification. (NP: BSN MSN/DNP focused on a population (e.g., Family, Adult).
• PA: NCCPA certification (PANCE exam), NP: AANP, ANCC
• Current, unrestricted Colorado medical license.
• Unrestricted Colorado DEA license to prescribe controlled substances.
• BLS or ACLS certification.
• Experience in ER, urgent care, or fast-paced primary care.

Job Type: Full-time | Part-time | PRN

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of your role in our patient care setting.

Why Join AFC Urgent Care Denver?

• Employee Assistance Program: Free counseling for stress, anxiety, financial planning, and legal issues.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage, STD, LTD, life insurance, and FAMLI.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO and sick time.
• Growth Opportunities: Ample career advancement in a fast-growing urgent care.
• 401(k) Match: 100% matches up to 3% and 50% matches up to 5%.
• Bonuses: Monthly incentives, including 5-star and referral bonuses.
• Malpractice Insurance: Coverage provided.
• Team Culture: Emphasis on team dynamics, bonding, and shared passion for efficient care.
• Flexible Scheduling: Competitive salary with flexibility.
• CME Subscriptions: Annual monetary allowance and includes UpToDate for full-time clinicians.
• Eligible full-time APPs may participate in our Advanced Radiography Certification Program (LSRT), with AFC covering certification costs and offering a completion incentive.

Pay: $108,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or you have a history of such an impairment or medical condition. Please indicate 'Yes', 'No', or 'Prefer not to answer".
• Do you have a personal relationship(s), including a familial relationship, with any current employee at AFC?

Experience:

• Primary care: 2 years (Required)
• Urgent care: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $108,000 - $165,000