Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in Temple, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a fast-paced urgent care setting while enjoying flexible scheduling and strong clinical support.

Clinicians at NextCare benefit from true work-life balance, with no after-hours responsibilities, predictable scheduling, and collaborative clinical teams.

Job Description

• 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 procedures such as suturing, splinting, and wound care
• Provide clear treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Document visits accurately in the electronic health record
• Maintain productivity aligned with urgent care benchmarks

Position Highlights

• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Flexible scheduling with monthly schedules released in advance
• Broad urgent care case mix including acute illness, injury care, and occupational health
• Supportive clinical teams and accessible medical leadership
• Opportunity to maintain strong procedural and diagnostic skills

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Texas NP or PA license
• Board certification required (NCCPA for PAs; ANCC or AANP for NPs FNP preferred)
• DEA license or ability to obtain prior to start
• Ability to treat patients of all ages
• BLS certification
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
• DOT certification required or willingness to obtain (fees covered)

Preferred Experience

• 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

About NextCare

NextCare is one of the nation's largest urgent care providers, operating 160+ clinics across 11 states. Our clinicians practice in supportive environments with strong operational teams and clear clinical guidelines, allowing providers to focus on delivering high-quality patient care.