Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Waco, TX

NextCare • Waco, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Prior urgent care, ER, or fast-track experience
• Strong procedural skills (suturing, splinting, wound care)
• Experience with initial X-ray interpretation

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, malpractice coverage
• PTO + sick time + 401(k)
• CME + license reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees