Urgent Care Physician | Waco, TX

NextCare; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 207,000 - 289,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance provided

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

NextCare Urgent Care in Waco, TX is seeking a part-time Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine physician to join our busy clinic. The role offers autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful community impact, with a minimum of 4 shifts per month in clinic and a rotating weekday/weekend schedule.

In addition to direct patient care, you will supervise assigned APPs with a structured stipend per APP supervised. Clinicians enjoy a supportive environment, guidance from medical leadership, and clear practice

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license for MD or DO.
• Board certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
• Active DEA license, or ability to obtain.
• Ability to treat patients of all ages.
• Active BLS certification.
• DOT certification required or willingness to obtain; fees covered.
• Willingness to work rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in an urgent care setting.
• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs, x-rays, and EKGs.
• Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing, splinting, wound care, and incision and drainage, as applicable.
• Clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHR; Code and bill services.

Skills

Board-certified

BLS certification

EHR proficiency

4 shifts per month

Education

MD or DO

Active DEA license

Tools

DOT certification

Job description

Part-Time Urgent Care Physician - Waco, TX

Location: Waco, Texas

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Minimum of 4 shifts per month in clinic; combination of rotating weekdays and weekends

Clinic Hours: Standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, seven days a week

Supervision Stipend: $500/month for each full-time APP supervised and $250/month for each part-time APP supervised

Malpractice Coverage: Professional malpractice insurance provided by NextCare

Position Summary

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a part-time Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine board-certified Physician to join our team in Waco, TX.

This role is ideal for a physician who values clinical autonomy, flexibility, variety, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment. The part-time schedule is structured as a minimum of 4 shifts per month in clinic, with a combination of rotating weekdays and weekends.

In addition to providing direct patient care, this position includes formal supervising physician responsibilities for assigned APPs. The supervision model is structured, compliant, and clearly documented. Physicians are assigned to supervise a defined group of APPs and receive a monthly stipend for each APP supervised.

Clinicians at NextCare enjoy true work-life balance, including no after-hours patient inbox responsibilities, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance.

You will be supported by experienced clinical teams, clear practice guidelines, strong peer relationships, and accessible medical leadership who provide real-time guidance and mentorship. The work is engaging and varied, with a broad patient population and generally low-acuity presentations that keep skills sharp without the pressure of inpatient follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting
• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs, x-rays, and EKGs
• Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing, splinting, wound care, and incision and drainage, as applicable
• Clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHR
• Code and bill services appropriately
• Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks
• Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values

Supervising Physician Responsibilities

• Required supervision agreements
• Chart review completion
• Documentation and evaluations
• Prescribing oversight
• Collaboration with medical leadership, operations, and credentialing

Supervision responsibilities are ongoing and require steady weekly engagement

• Scheduled chart review blocks
• Regular feedback and coaching
• Periodic performance evaluations
• Compliance documentation
• 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

Additional Supervision Details

• Physicians are not independently liable for NP practice
• PA supervision occurs within defined scope, protocols, and company policies
• Professional malpractice insurance is provided by NextCare
• The model is structured, compliant, and documented

Supervision Stipend

• $500 per month for each full-time APP supervised
• $250 per month for each part-time APP supervised

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license for MD or DO
• Board certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine
• Active DEA license, or ability to obtain
• Ability to treat patients of all ages
• Active BLS certification
• EHR proficiency
• Comfort working a minimum of 4 shifts per month
• Willingness to work rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• DOT certification required or willingness to obtain; fees covered

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
• Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, wound care, and incision and drainage
• Experience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read
• Experience supervising APPs or interest in a structured APP supervision model

About NextCare

NextCare is one of the nation's largest urgent care providers, serving communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality care across 160+ locations in 11 states.

Our Environment Is Built On Our Core Values

• Caring
• Growth
• Integrity
• Results
• Teamwork

Clinicians Choose NextCare For

• Work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling
• Engaging clinical work
• The opportunity to make a visible impact in their community
• Supportive culture
• Growth opportunities