Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Dallas, TX (Mesquite)

NextCare • Mesquite, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Mesquite, Texas clinic in the Dallas area. The role is in a fast-paced urgent care setting and offers clinical autonomy, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to serve a diverse patient population. Providers typically work three 12-hour shifts per week. Clinics are open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week, and schedules are provided in advance. Providers receive support from experienced clinical teams, peer relationships, established practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership.

The position includes evaluating and treating patients of all ages, managing acute illnesses and injuries, occupational health visits, diagnostic testing, and urgent care procedures. Compensation is described as competitive hourly pay with bonus opportunities. A comprehensive full-time benefits package, CME and licensing reimbursement opportunities, malpractice coverage, and professional development opportunities are also offered.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Texas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Current national board certification: ANCC or AANP certification for Nurse Practitioners (Family Nurse Practitioner required), or NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants.
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to evaluate and treat patients of all ages.
• Active BLS certification.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to work three 12-hour shifts per week, including rotating weekends and holidays.
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience.
• Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, and wound care.
• Experience managing a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries.
• Experience with initial X-ray interpretation before radiology over-read.
• Confidence managing patient flow while maintaining high-quality care.

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 testing and imaging.
• Perform urgent care procedures, including suturing, splinting, and wound management.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions clearly.
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the EHR.
• Code and bill services appropriately.
• Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with NextCare's clinical standards and values.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation with bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive full-time benefits package.
• CME and licensing reimbursement opportunities.
• Medical malpractice coverage.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.
• DOT certification fees are covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed