Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Urgent Care | Laveen, AZ

NextCare•Laveen, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NextCare is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in its urgent care clinic in Laveen, Arizona. The role offers varied, autonomous clinical work in a supported, fast-paced setting, caring for a broad patient population with generally low-acuity presentations. The position includes three 12-hour shifts per week. Standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week; occasional weekend and holiday work is required. Providers receive schedules monthly in advance and have no after-hours tasks. The schedule is designed so full-time providers are off more days than they work. The clinical team is supported by experienced colleagues, practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership offering real-time guidance and mentorship. Compensation is $60–$80 per hour, based on experience, plus a bonus. A full-benefits package is available. NextCare operates more than 160 locations in 11 states and emphasizes caring, growth, integrity, results, and teamwork.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Arizona license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Board certification or eligibility, as applicable.
Physician Assistants: NCCPA certification.
Nurse Practitioners: ANCC or AANP certification; FNP certification is required.
Active DEA license or ability to obtain one.
Ability to treat patients of all ages.
Active BLS certification.
EHR proficiency.
Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays.
DOT certification or willingness to obtain it; fees are covered.

Nice To Haves

Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience.
Strong procedural skills, such as suturing, splinting, and wound care.
Experience with initial X-ray interpretation before radiology over-read.

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 tests and imaging.
Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing and wound management, as applicable.
Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions clearly.
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.