Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Houston, TX

NextCare; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid malpractice coverage

CME and licensing reimbursement

Licenses and certifications support

No after-hours inboxes

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

NextCare is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team at Nassau Bay clinic in Houston, TX. The role offers autonomy, clinical variety, and the support of a national urgent care organization.

Typical schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week with no after-hours inboxes, enabling work-life balance. Providers care for all ages with a broad range of acute conditions under experienced leadership.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA practicing in Texas with current credentials.
• Post-graduate clinical experience in urgent care or high-volume outpatient settings.
• Ability to work independently within clinical scope and adhere to NextCare standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat urgent care patients of all ages.
• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging as needed.
• Perform urgent care procedures including suturing, wound care, and splinting.
• Document care accurately in the EHR and maintain appropriate productivity.
• Collaborate with clinic staff and provide leadership in clinical decisions.

Skills

NP or PA

Urgent care exp

Texas license

ANCC Family NP

NCCPA certification

Education

Master's in Nursing or PA

Texas licensure

Tools

DEA license

BLS certification

EHR systems

Job description

Houston, TX – Nassau Bay

1202 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week

Clinic Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Monday through Sunday

Position Summary

NextCare is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team at our Nassau Bay clinic in Houston, TX.

This role is a great fit for an experienced APP who enjoys variety, clinical autonomy, and a fast-paced environment while still having the support of an established urgent care organization.

Our full-time providers typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, giving you more days off than days worked. There are no after-hours inboxes or patient follow-up responsibilities, and schedules are released in advance to help providers plan around life outside of work.

You’ll care for patients of all ages with a broad range of acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health needs while working alongside an experienced clinical team and accessible medical leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting
• Manage acute illnesses, minor injuries, and occupational health visits
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs and imaging
• Perform common urgent care procedures, including suturing, wound care, splinting, and incision and drainage
• Provide clear diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHR
• Maintain productivity appropriate for a fast-paced urgent care setting
• Work collaboratively with clinic staff and medical leadership
• Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Texas
• Minimum of 1 year of post‑graduate clinical experience required
• Urgent care, emergency medicine, or other high‑volume outpatient experience strongly preferred
• NP candidates must be certified through ANCC or AANP as a Family Nurse Practitioner
• PA candidates must maintain active NCCPA certification
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain
• Active BLS certification
• Comfortable treating patients across the lifespan
• Comfortable practicing independently within scope
• Strong EHR and documentation skills
• Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain; applicable certification fees are covered

Benefits

Full-time NextCare clinicians receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your career and life outside of work, including:

• Medical and other eligible health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Annual CME and licensing reimbursement
• Support for required licenses and certifications
• No after‑hours administrative or inbox responsibilities
• Flexible scheduling with monthly schedules provided in advance
• Opportunities for professional growth and expanded clinical responsibilities
• Support from experienced clinical leadership and provider teams

Why NextCare?

NextCare is one of the nation's largest urgent care providers, serving communities across 160+ locations in 11 states.

Our clinicians choose NextCare for the combination of clinical autonomy, schedule flexibility, engaging patient care, and strong organizational support. You’ll see a diverse patient population and maintain broad clinical skills without the ongoing follow-up responsibilities associated with traditional primary care or inpatient settings.

Our culture is guided by our core values of Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork — not only in how we care for patients, but in how we support one another.