Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Temple, TX

Location: Temple 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
Benefits: Full benefits package available

We are seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team in Temple TX. This role is ideal for clinicians who value 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 clinicians are off more days than they work.

Youll 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 splinting 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

• Active unrestricted Texas Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license

• Board certification:

  • Physician Assistant: NCCPA certification

  • Nurse Practitioner: ANCC or AANP certification (Family Nurse Practitioner required)

• Active DEA license (or ability to obtain)

• 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 (fees covered)

• 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 practicing independently in a fast-paced clinical environment

NextCare is one of the nations 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 valuesCaring Growth Integrity Results and Teamworkwhich guide how we care for patients and 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 youre a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner looking for a full-time urgent care opportunity in Temple TX offering clinical autonomy strong support growth potential and life-friendly scheduling wed love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about joining the NextCare team!

Maddie Karnes

VP of Provider Recruitment

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