| Location | Mesquite, TX |
Location: Mesquite, TX (Dallas Area)
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, seven days a week
Compensation: Competitive compensation + bonus opportunities
Benefits: Comprehensive full-time benefits package available
Position Summary
We are seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Mesquite, Texas. This role is ideal for experienced clinicians who value 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 routine after-hours administrative responsibilities, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Our full-time schedules consist of three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing clinicians to enjoy more days off than days worked.
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 demands of inpatient follow-up.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement within one of the nation's leading urgent care organizations.
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 laboratory testing and imaging
Perform urgent care procedures, including suturing, wound management, splinting, and other procedures as appropriate
Clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (EHR)
Code and bill services appropriately
Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks
Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards, protocols, and core values
Required Qualifications
Active, unrestricted Texas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Nurse Practitioners: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification through ANCC or AANP
Physician Assistants: Current NCCPA certification
Active DEA license or ability to obtain
Ability to evaluate and treat patients of all ages
Current BLS certification
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR)
Availability to work three 12-hour shifts per week, including rotating weekends and holidays
DOT certification or willingness to obtain (certification fees covered)
Ability to practice independently in a fast-paced urgent care environment
Preferred Qualifications
Previous 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
Experience managing a diverse patient population independently
Why Join NextCare?
Work-Life Balance
Three 12-hour shifts per week
More days off than days worked
Monthly schedules provided in advance
No routine after-hours patient follow-up responsibilities
Opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on clinic needs
Supportive Clinical Environment
Experienced clinical support teams
Accessible medical leadership
Established clinical guidelines and resources
Collaborative relationships with fellow providers
Engaging and varied clinical work
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid sick leave
CME and licensing reimbursement
Medical malpractice coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Opportunities for continued professional development
About NextCare
NextCare is one of the nation's largest urgent care providers, serving communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality healthcare across more than 160 locations in 11 states.
Our culture is built on the core values of Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork, which guide how we care for patients and support our clinicians every day.
Our providers choose NextCare for the work-life balance, flexible scheduling, engaging clinical practice, supportive leadership, and opportunities for continued professional growth. They stay because they're empowered to make a meaningful impact while being part of a collaborative, clinician-focused team.
Ready to Join NextCare?
If you're an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking for a full-time urgent care opportunity in Mesquite, Texas, we'd love to connect!
Join a team that values your clinical expertise, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the importance of life outside of work.
Apply today to learn more about joining the NextCare team in Mesquite, TX!
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