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 work in its urgent care clinic in Temple, Texas. The role offers variety, clinical autonomy, and community impact in a fast-paced, well-supported setting serving patients of all ages. Clinicians are supported by experienced clinical teams, peers, practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership providing real-time guidance and mentorship. The patient population is broad, with generally low-acuity presentations and no inpatient follow-up responsibilities. The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week. Standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week. Clinicians may work rotating weekends and holidays. NextCare describes the role as offering no after-hours tasks, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance; full-time schedules are designed so clinicians have more days off than workdays. A full benefits package is available. DOT certification is required or must be obtained, with fees covered.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Texas Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
Board certification: NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants; ANCC or AANP certification for Nurse Practitioners. Family Nurse Practitioner certification is required for Nurse Practitioners.
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, including suturing, splinting, and wound management.
Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions clearly.
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.