Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | College Station, TX

NextCare • College Station, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

NextCare is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care in its College Station, Texas urgent care clinic. The position offers a varied, fast-paced clinical environment with autonomy, experienced team support, evidence-based practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership for real-time guidance and mentorship. Patients include all ages, with a broad population and generally low-acuity presentations.

The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week. Clinic hours are 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, seven days a week. NextCare describes its clinician schedules as flexible, released monthly in advance, and structured to provide more days off than days worked. The role has no after-hours administrative responsibilities. Competitive compensation and benefits are available to eligible team members, as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Texas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• For Nurse Practitioners: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification through ANCC or AANP.
• For Physician Assistants: current NCCPA certification.
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to evaluate and treat patients of all ages.
• Current BLS certification.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays.
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain it; certification fees are covered.

Nice To Haves

• Previous 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.

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 such as suturing, wound management, and splinting, along with other appropriate procedures.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions clearly.
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Code and bill services appropriately.
• Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks.
• Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards, protocols, and core values.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package available for eligible team members.
• Flexible scheduling and monthly schedules released in advance.
• No after-hours administrative responsibilities.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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