Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Location: Waco, TX
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM 8:00 PM, seven days a week
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Benefits: Full benefits package available

NextCare is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team in Waco, TX .

This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who values autonomy, variety, work-life balance, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment.

Our full-time clinicians typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing for more days off than days worked. There are no after-hours tasks, and schedules are released in advance to support better work-life balance.

Clinicians are supported by experienced clinical teams, clear practice guidelines, strong peer relationships, and accessible medical leadership. The role offers a broad patient population, varied clinical presentations, and the opportunity to practice independently while having support available when needed.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages

• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits

• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs and imaging

• Perform urgent care procedures including suturing, splinting, and wound care

• 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 expectations

• Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values

• Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or similar high-volume clinical experience required

• Active, unrestricted Texas NP or PA license

• NP: FNP certification through ANCC or AANP

• PA: NCCPA certification

• Active DEA license or ability to obtain

• Ability to treat patients of all ages

• Active BLS certification

• EHR proficiency

• Comfortable practicing independently in an urgent care setting

• Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays

• DOT certification or willingness to obtain; associated fees covered

• Strong urgent care procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, and wound care

• Experience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read

• Experience working as a solo or lead provider in a fast-paced clinical setting

NextCare is one of the nation s largest urgent care providers, serving communities across 160+ locations in 11 states.

Our culture is built around Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork , which guide both how we care for our patients and how we support our clinicians.

Clinicians choose NextCare for flexible scheduling, clinical autonomy, engaging work, and the ability to make a visible impact in their communities.

If you are an experienced NP or PA looking for a full-time urgent care opportunity with strong support, schedule flexibility, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus , we would love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about joining our Waco team.

Maddie Karnes
VP of Provider Recruitment