Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Temple, TX

Location: Temple, 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
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience, plus bonus
Benefits: Full benefits package available

Position Summary

NextCare is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team in Temple, Texas.

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 real work-life balance, including no after-hours tasks, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Full-time schedules are designed so clinicians are off more days than they work.

You will be supported by experienced clinical teams, strong peer relationships, clear practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership for real-time guidance and mentorship. The work is engaging and varied, serving patients of all ages with a broad range of generally low-acuity urgent care needs.

Key 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 labs and imaging
• Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing and wound management, 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

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Texas NP or PA license
• FNP certification through ANCC or AANP for Nurse Practitioners
• NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, serving communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality care across more than 160 locations in 11 states.

Our culture is built around Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork. These values 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 the opportunity to make a visible impact in their community. They stay for the supportive culture, schedule flexibility, and growth opportunities.

Ready to Join NextCare?

If you are looking for an urgent care role offering clinical autonomy, strong support, growth potential, and life-friendly scheduling, we would love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity with NextCare.

 

Maddie Karnes

VP of Provider Recruitment

maddiekarnes@nextcare.com