Part-Time Urgent Care Physician - Thornton, CO

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a Part-Time Physician to join our Thornton, Colorado clinic. This role is ideal for a physician who enjoys autonomy, variety, and the fast pace of urgent care. You will provide full-scope care to patients of all ages while working alongside a supportive operational and medical leadership team.

This position may also include formal supervising physician responsibilities for assigned APPs, including Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, in accordance with Colorado state requirements and NextCare policies.

If you're looking for a flexible part-time role that allows you to make a measurable impact in your community while supporting a strong clinical team, this is an excellent opportunity.

What You'll Do:

• Provide evidence-based evaluation and treatment of urgent care and occupational medicine patients
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with NextCare's mission and values
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and next steps clearly and confidently
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in our electronic health record
• Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care standards
• Supervise APPs, including Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, according to state and organizational guidelines
• Support required supervision or collaboration agreements, as applicable
• Complete required chart review, documentation, and evaluations
• Provide prescribing oversight and clinical guidance when required
• Practice safely, ethically, and professionally at all times

Supervising Physician Responsibilities:

The physician may be formally assigned to supervise or collaborate with a defined group of APPs. Oversight expectations are clearly defined, documented, and aligned with Colorado state requirements and NextCare policy.

Supervising responsibilities may include:

• Required supervision or collaboration agreements
• Chart review completion
• Documentation and evaluations
• Prescribing oversight, when applicable
• Scheduled chart review or feedback touchpoints
• Regular feedback and coaching
• Periodic performance evaluations
• Collaboration with medical leadership, operations, and credentialing

The physician is expected to be available during normal clinic operating hours for:

• Clinical questions
• Escalations
• Prescribing questions
• Scope-of-practice guidance

Availability does not mean being on call 24/7. It means reliable, predictable responsiveness during normal clinic hours.

Additional supervision details:

• Professional malpractice insurance is provided by NextCare
• Oversight expectations are clearly defined and documented
• The model is structured, compliant, and aligned with company policies
• PA supervision or collaboration occurs within defined scope, protocols, and policies
• NP oversight depends on Colorado prescriptive authority requirements and internal policy

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted Colorado medical license
• Active DEA
• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Completed residency in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
• Current board certification in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
• Active BLS
• Comfortable treating all ages, pediatrics through geriatrics
• Proficient with EHR systems
• DOT certification may be required; NextCare will provide training if needed
• Ability to work occasional weekends or holidays depending on clinic needs
• Willingness to supervise or collaborate with APPs in accordance with Colorado requirements and NextCare policy

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and bonus
• Supervising physician stipend, as applicable
• CME/licensing reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Basic and voluntary life insurance options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Critical illness, accident, legal, and identity theft plans
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan available to employees of all statuses

Interested in Learning More?

I'd love to connect and share details about this opportunity, the Thornton clinic, and what practicing with NextCare looks like. Please feel free to reach out directly.

Maddie Karnes
Vice President, Provider Recruitment
NextCare Urgent Care
[email protected]

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