Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Waco, TX

NextCare; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits package

Job summary

NextCare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team in Waco, TX. This opportunity supports autonomy, variety, work-life balance, and meaningful community impact in a fast‑paced, well‑supported setting.

Full-time clinicians typically work three 12-hour shifts per week with standard clinic hours 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, seven days a week. There are no after-hours tasks, and schedules are released in advance to support better work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or similar high-volume clinical experience required
• Active, unrestricted Texas NP or PA license
• NP: FNP certification through ANCC or AANP
• PA: NCCPA certification
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain
• Ability to treat patients of all ages
• Active BLS certification
• EHR proficiency
• Comfortable practicing independently in an urgent care setting
• Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain; associated fees covered

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages
• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs and imaging
• Perform urgent care procedures including suturing, splinting, and wound care
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions clearly
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHR
• Code and bill services appropriately
• Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care expectations
• Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values

Skills

Urgent care experience

Active Texas NP/PA license

FNP certification

NCCPA certification

DEA license

Treat patients of all ages

BLS certification

EHR proficiency

Independent practice

Rotating weekends/holidays

DOT certification

Job description

Location: Waco, TX

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM-8:00 PM, seven days a week

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Benefits: Full benefits package available

Position Summary

NextCare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team in Waco, TX.

This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who values autonomy, variety, work-life balance, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment.

Our full-time clinicians typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing for more days off than days worked. There are no after-hours tasks, and schedules are released in advance to support better work-life balance.

Clinicians are supported by experienced clinical teams, clear practice guidelines, strong peer relationships, and accessible medical leadership. The role offers a broad patient population, varied clinical presentations, and the opportunity to practice independently while having support available when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages
• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs and imaging
• Perform urgent care procedures including suturing, splinting, and wound care
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions clearly
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHR
• Code and bill services appropriately
• Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care expectations
• Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values

Required Qualifications

• Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or similar high-volume clinical experience required
• Active, unrestricted Texas NP or PA license
• NP: FNP certification through ANCC or AANP
• PA: NCCPA certification
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain
• Ability to treat patients of all ages
• Active BLS certification
• EHR proficiency
• Comfortable practicing independently in an urgent care setting
• Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain; associated fees covered

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong urgent care procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, and wound care
• Experience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read
• Experience working as a solo or lead provider in a fast-paced clinical setting

About NextCare

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

Our culture is built around Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork, which guide both how we care for our patients and how we support our clinicians.

Clinicians choose NextCare for flexible scheduling, clinical autonomy, engaging work, and the ability to make a visible impact in their communities.

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