Lead Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Mt. Pleasant, TX

HealthCARE Express•Mt Pleasant, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthCARE Express is seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as Lead Provider for its urgent care clinic in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. The role provides care for patients of all ages in a fast-paced setting, evaluating illnesses and injuries and leading clinic operations and staff. The position is full-time and pays $70 per hour and up, depending on experience, with the opportunity to earn up to $2,500 annually in leadership bonuses. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM, with rotating Saturdays from 8 AM to 4 PM. The Lead Provider performs examinations and minor procedures, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans, and prescribes medications when appropriate. They lead the clinic, support improvements to patient care and operations, run monthly staff meetings, ensure staff follow protocols and standard operating procedures, and participate in a weekly call with other clinic leads and the Chief Culture Officer. The role emphasizes initiative, teamwork, compassionate patient care, and maintaining clinic standards. HealthCARE Express offers paid quarterly leadership training, clinic leadership training and coaching, influence over clinic decisions, and professional growth opportunities. The company describes itself as a multi-state healthcare organization founded in 2006, serving communities in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, with a mission focused on patient care, employee development, and community impact.

Requirements

Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; must have a Texas license or be able to obtain one.
Current national board certification.
Current BLS certification.
Active DEA registration.
DOT/NRCME certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire; the company covers the cost.
At least two years of experience in urgent care, family practice, or emergency medicine.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, making clinical decisions, and leading a team while maintaining a compassionate, patient-first approach.

Nice To Haves

Leadership, supervisory, or charge experience.

Responsibilities

Care for patients of all ages with a variety of illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
Evaluate patients and perform examinations and minor procedures.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications when appropriate.
Lead the clinic and contribute to improvements in patient care and clinic operations.
Run monthly staff meetings to support team culture and communicate concerns to the Medical Director or appropriate department head.
Hold the team accountable for following clinic protocols and standard operating procedures.
Participate in a weekly call with other clinic leads and the Chief Culture Officer.
Take initiative and support teammates to keep the clinic running smoothly while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Benefits

Up to $2,500 annually in leadership bonuses for meeting clinic metrics.
Quarterly paid leadership training with the CEO, owners, and company decision makers.
Training in how to lead and run a clinic.
Ongoing leadership support and coaching from fellow clinic leads and the Chief Culture Officer.
Competitive pay.
Optional IRA matching.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Critical illness and accident insurance.
CME allowance.
UpToDate access with unlimited CME.
Dictation software.
DOT/NRCME certification cost covered by the company.
Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.