Primary Care NP/PA

Updated 9/22/25
80821, Hugo, Colorado, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice/Primary Care
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Job at a glance

Degree Required Other
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care / Physician Assistant – Primary Care
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Hugo, CO
• Service Setting: Outpatient Clinic (Primary Care / Family Medicine)
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 10/6/2025 – 3/31/2026 (3–6 months)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Tues, Thurs, Fri – 8a to 4p (24–30 hours per week, includes admin time)

COVERAGE DATES
• Flexible scheduling within the coverage period (October 2025 – March 2026)

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults and Family Practice
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 20 patients per day
• Case Mix: Primary care, family medicine, joint injections, toenail removals, lesion removals

FACILITY INFORMATION
• Facility: Lincoln Health – Byers Clinic
• Address: 111 6th Street, Hugo, CO 80821
• Specialty Backup Available: Other Lincoln Health providers rotate coverage at nearby clinics
• Support Staff: Local clinical team support
• Reason for Coverage: Temporary coverage while onboarding a new provider
• Additional Details: Clinic is currently free-standing but in process of becoming a Rural Health Clinic

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Contract Type: Daily OT after 8 hours; Weekly OT after 40 hours (based on fixed)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (Malpractice COI required)
• Mileage: Reimbursed per IRS rates
• Lodging: Cap at $150/night (non-preferred hotels), preferred hotel list available
• Rental Car: $50/day cap (Apr–Nov, mid-size), $75/day cap (Dec–Mar, mid-size 4WD SUV)
• Airfare: Economy seating, 1 checked bag; no upgrades allowed

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Joint injections
• Toenail removals
• Lesion removals

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Medical License in Colorado
• Board: Board Certification if applicable
• DEA: Current DEA registered in Colorado
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, BLS (must be current and not expiring within 30 days)
• Experience: Prior primary care or family medicine experience strongly preferred
• Other Qualifications: Capable of seeing ~20 patients/day; ideally 5+ years’ experience
• Additional Documentation: Malpractice insurance (COI), CME credits (last 24 months), case logs, CAQH, CV, diplomas, driver’s license, headshot

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide primary care and family medicine services in outpatient clinic setting
• Perform procedures such as joint injections, toenail removals, and lesion removals
• Deliver comprehensive care to approximately 20 patients per day
• Work independently in a free-standing clinic setting with occasional coverage support
• Collaborate with Lincoln Health system clinics in Byers, Limon, Hugo, and Flagler as needed
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