Location: Waco, Texas
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, seven days a week
Benefits: Full benefits package available
NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Waco, Texas
This role is ideal for a clinician who values variety, autonomy, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment.
Clinicians at NextCare enjoy true work-life balance, including no after-hours tasks, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Our full-time schedules are 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 skills sharp without the pressure of inpatient follow-up.
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, wound care, splinting, and other urgent care procedures as applicable
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
Active, unrestricted Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
NP: ANCC or AANP certification; FNP required
PA: NCCPA certification
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 per policy
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
Comfort working independently in a fast-paced clinical setting
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 how we support our clinicians.
Clinicians choose NextCare for work-life balance, flexible scheduling, engaging clinical work, and a chance 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 Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant opportunity in Waco, Texas
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Clinic hours are Mon - Fri 8a - 8p and Sat-Sun 9a-4p, 12-hour shifts are required, which includes evenings, rotating weekends and holidays as needed.
At NextCare, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
As one of the nation’s largest providers of urgent care and occupational medical services, we’re proud to serve patients across the U.S. with high-quality, accessible care. But what truly sets us apart is our team. From clinical providers to administrative staff, every member of the NextCare family plays a vital role in helping patients feel better, faster.
When you join NextCare, you’re not just getting a job—you’re building a career with purpose. We offer a supportive, growth-driven culture where your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your success is celebrated. With flexible scheduling, competitive benefits, and leadership that invests in your future, there’s never been a better time to bring your talent to NextCare.
