Urgent Care Physician | Waco, TX

nextcare; Waco, Hewitt (TX, TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance provided

Supervision stipend

Flexible scheduling

No after-hours inbox

Job summary

NextCare Urgent Care in Waco, TX is seeking a part-time Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine board-certified physician to join our team. The role includes supervising APPs with a structured stipend and is designed for physicians valuing autonomy, flexibility, and community impact.

The position requires at least 4 shifts per month in clinic, rotating weekdays and weekends, with standard clinic hours 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM seven days a week. Malpractice insurance is provided by NextCare.

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.

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.
• 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 include supervising a defined group of APPs, chart review, documentation and evaluations, prescribing oversight, and collaboration with leadership.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Flexibility

Urgent care experience

Procedural skills

DOT certification

Tools

EHR proficiency

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

The physician will be formally assigned to supervise a defined group of APPs. This includes ongoing responsibility for:

• Required supervision agreements

• Chart review completion

• Documentation and evaluations

• Prescribing oversight

• Collaboration with medical leadership, operations, and credentialing

This is a structured and compliant supervision model with clearly defined expectations, protocols, and policies. Professional malpractice insurance is provided by NextCare.

Supervision responsibilities are ongoing and require steady weekly engagement, including:

• 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

Availability does not mean being on call 24/7. It means reliable, predictable responsiveness during normal clinic hours. Oversight expectations are clearly defined and documented.

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

Physicians receive an additional monthly stipend for APP supervision:

• $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

These values guide how we care for patients and how we support our clinicians.

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

Ready to Join NextCare?

If you are looking for an urgent care physician role that offers clinical autonomy, strong support, structured APP supervision, additional supervision stipend opportunities, and flexible scheduling, we would love to connect.

Maddie Karnes
VP of Provider Recruitment
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