Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Temple, TX

NextCare • Temple, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NextCare is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide urgent care in Temple, Texas. The position offers variety, clinical autonomy, and community impact in a fast-paced, supported environment. Clinicians work three 12-hour shifts per week; standard clinic hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week. Schedules are released monthly in advance, and full-time schedules are designed to provide more days off than days worked. The role has no after-hours tasks and offers flexible scheduling.

Clinicians are supported by experienced clinical teams, peer relationships, practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership providing real-time guidance and mentorship. The patient population is broad, with generally low-acuity presentations.

NextCare is an urgent care provider serving communities across more than 160 locations in 11 states. Its stated core values are Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Texas Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
• Physician Assistants must have NCCPA certification.
• Nurse Practitioners must have ANCC or AANP certification; Family Nurse Practitioner 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 rotating 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, including suturing, splinting, and wound care.
• Experience with initial X-ray interpretation before radiology over-read.
• Comfort practicing independently in a fast-paced clinical environment.

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, splinting, and wound management.
• Clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• 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.

Benefits

• Full benefits package available.
• No after-hours tasks.
• Flexible scheduling, with monthly schedules released in advance.
• Full-time schedules designed to provide more days off than days worked.
• Real-time guidance and mentorship from accessible medical leadership.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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