Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Houston TX

Houston, TX - Nassau Bay

1202 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week

Clinic Hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday through Sunday

Position Summary

NextCare is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team at our Nassau Bay clinic in Houston, TX.

This role is a great fit for an experienced APP who enjoys variety, clinical autonomy, and a fast-paced environment while still having the support of an established urgent care organization.

Our full-time providers typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, giving you more days off than days worked. There are no after-hours inboxes or patient follow-up responsibilities, and schedules are released in advance to help providers plan around life outside of work.

You'll care for patients of all ages with a broad range of acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health needs while working alongside an experienced clinical team and accessible medical leadership.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting
• Manage acute illnesses, minor injuries, and occupational health visits
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs and imaging
• Perform common urgent care procedures, including suturing, wound care, splinting, and incision and drainage
• Provide clear diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHR
• Maintain productivity appropriate for a fast-paced urgent care setting
• Work collaboratively with clinic staff and medical leadership
• Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Texas
• Minimum of 1 year of post-graduate clinical experience required
• Urgent care, emergency medicine, or other high-volume outpatient experience strongly preferred
• NP candidates must be certified through ANCC or AANP as a Family Nurse Practitioner
• PA candidates must maintain active NCCPA certification
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain
• Active BLS certification
• Comfortable treating patients across the lifespan
• Comfortable practicing independently within scope
• Strong EHR and documentation skills
• Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain; applicable certification fees are covered

Benefits

Full-time NextCare clinicians receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your career and life outside of work, including:

• Medical and other eligible health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Annual CME and licensing reimbursement
• Support for required licenses and certifications
• No after-hours administrative or inbox responsibilities
• Flexible scheduling with monthly schedules provided in advance
• Opportunities for professional growth and expanded clinical responsibilities
• Support from experienced clinical leadership and provider teams

Why NextCare?

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

Our clinicians choose NextCare for the combination of clinical autonomy, schedule flexibility, engaging patient care, and strong organizational support. You'll see a diverse patient population and maintain broad clinical skills without the ongoing follow-up responsibilities associated with traditional primary care or inpatient settings.

Our culture is guided by our core values of Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork - not only in how we care for patients, but in how we support one another.

Ready to Join NextCare?

If you're an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking for a full-time urgent care role with a predictable schedule, clinical variety, and a strong support system, we'd love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about joining our Nassau Bay team in Houston, TX.

Maddie Karnes

VP of Provider Recruitment

maddiekarnes@nextcare.com

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