Part-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Waco, TX

Location: Waco, Texas

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Minimum of 4 shifts per month, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts based on coverage needs. Standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, seven days a week.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team in Waco, Texas. This role is ideal for clinicians who value flexibility, autonomy, variety, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment.

This position requires a minimum commitment of four shifts per month, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts when coverage is needed.

Clinicians at NextCare enjoy true work-life balance, including no after-hours tasks, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance.

You'll be supported by experienced clinical teams, strong peer relationships, clear practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership who provide real-time guidance and support. The work is engaging and varied, with a broad patient population and generally low-acuity presentations that allow clinicians to maintain a diverse clinical skill set.

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, splinting, wound care, and other applicable procedures

• 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 license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Board certification:

• PA: NCCPA certification

• NP: ANCC or AANP certification; FNP required

• Active DEA license or ability to obtain

• Ability to treat patients of all ages

• Active BLS certification

• EHR proficiency

• Ability to commit to a minimum of four shifts per month

• Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays

• DOT certification or willingness to obtain; applicable 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 prior to radiology over-read

• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced clinical setting

About Nextcare

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 culture is built around our core values of 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 work-life balance, flexible scheduling, engaging clinical work, and the opportunity to make a visible impact in their communities. They stay for the supportive culture, schedule flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.

Ready to Join Nextcare?

If you're looking for a flexible part-time urgent care opportunity that offers clinical autonomy, strong support, and the ability to pick up additional shifts when desired, we'd love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about opportunities with NextCare.

Maddie Karnes

VP of Provider Recruitment maddiekarnes@nextcare.com [maddiekarnes@nextcare.com]