American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Basic Life Support (BLS), Benchmarking, Clinical Support, Identify Issues, Leadership, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Health, Patient Assessment, Physician Assistant, Radiography, Treatment Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Urgent Care, Wound Care
Location: Waco, TX (Hillcrest)
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (~130 hours/month)
Clinic Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sat-Sun: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Compensation: $60-$80/hour (based on experience) + bonus
Benefits: Full benefits package available
Position Summary
We are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Waco (Hillcrest). This role is ideal for clinicians who value autonomy, variety, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment.
At NextCare Urgent Care, clinicians enjoy true work-life balance-no after-hours tasks, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Full-time providers are often off more days than they work.
You'll be supported by experienced clinical teams, strong peer relationships, clear practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership. The work is engaging and varied, with a broad patient population and generally low-acuity presentations.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages
- Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits
- Order and interpret labs and imaging
- Perform procedures such as suturing, splinting, and wound care
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions clearly
- Document care accurately in the EHR
- Code and bill services appropriately
- Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Texas license (NP or PA)
- Board certification (AANP/ANCC for NP, NCCPA for PA)
- Active DEA (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to treat all ages
- Active BLS certification
- EHR proficiency
- Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays
- DOT certification required or willingness to obtain (covered by NextCare)
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior urgent care, ER, or fast-track experience
- Strong procedural skills (suturing, splinting, wound care)
- Experience with initial X-ray interpretation
Why Join NextCare
- Real work-life balance (no after-hours work)
- Flexible scheduling
- Productivity bonus opportunities
- CME + license reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision, malpractice coverage
- PTO + sick time + 401(k)
Ready to Join?
If you're looking for an urgent care role with autonomy, strong support, and a flexible schedule, we'd love to connect.
Apply today to learn more about opportunities with NextCare Urgent Care.
Maddie Karnes
VP of Provider Recruitment
maddiekarnes@nextcare.com
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