Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Waco TX

Location: Waco, Texas

Status: Full-Time

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

Compensation: $60-$80/hour, based on experience, plus bonus potential

Benefits: Full benefits package available

Position Summary

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Waco, Texas.

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

Clinicians at NextCare enjoy true work-life balance, including no after-hours tasks, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Our full-time schedules are designed so providers are off more days than they work.

You'll be supported by experienced clinical teams, strong peer relationships, clear practice guidelines, 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 and imaging

Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing, wound care, splinting, and other urgent care procedures 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

Required Qualifications

Active, unrestricted Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

NP: ANCC or AANP certification; FNP required

PA: NCCPA certification

Active DEA license, or ability to obtain

Ability to treat patients of all ages

Active BLS certification

EHR proficiency

Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays

DOT certification required or willingness to obtain; fees covered per policy

Preferred Qualifications

Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience

Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, and wound care

Experience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read

Comfort working independently in a fast-paced clinical setting

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, and Teamwork - which guide how we care for patients and how we support our clinicians.

Clinicians choose NextCare for work-life balance, flexible scheduling, engaging clinical work, and a chance to make a visible impact in their community. They stay for the supportive culture, schedule flexibility, and growth opportunities.

Ready to Join NextCare?

If you're looking for an urgent care role that offers clinical autonomy, strong support, growth potential, and life-friendly scheduling, we'd love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about our Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opportunity in Waco, Texas.