Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Waco, TX
About The Position
We are seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Waco, TX. This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who values autonomy, variety, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care setting. At NextCare, clinicians enjoy strong work-life balance with no after-hours responsibilities, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Our full-time schedule is designed so providers are off more days than they work. You’ll be supported by experienced clinical teams, strong peer relationships, clear practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership who provide real-time guidance and mentorship. The work is engaging and varied, with a broad patient population and generally low-acuity presentations that keep your skills sharp without the pressure of inpatient follow-up. NextCare is one of the nation’s largest urgent care providers, serving communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality care across 160+ locations in 11 states. Our environment is built on our core values—Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork—which guide how we care for patients and support our clinicians. Clinicians choose NextCare for work-life balance, flexible scheduling, engaging clinical work, and the opportunity to make a visible impact in their community. They stay for the supportive culture, schedule flexibility, and growth opportunities. If you’re looking for an urgent care role that offers clinical autonomy, strong support, growth potential, and life-friendly scheduling, we’d love to connect. Apply today to learn more about our opportunity in Waco, TX.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Board certification or eligibility, as applicable
- PA: NCCPA certification
- NP: ANCC or AANP certification (FNP required)
- Active DEA license or ability to obtain
- Ability to treat patients of all ages
- Active BLS certification
- EHR proficiency
- Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
- DOT certification required or willingness to obtain (fees 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 prior to 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 labs and imaging
- Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
