Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Urgent Care
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join NextCare as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Urgent Care, Columbia MO in United States.
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)
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted MO license for NP | PA
- Board certification or eligibility, as applicable
- PA: NCCPA certification
- NP: ANCC or AANP certification (FNP required)
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60 - $80/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join NextCare as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Urgent Care, Columbia MO.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Urgent Care at Next Care a 4.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Urgent Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Urgent Care position at Next Care is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Compensation Analysis
Next Care lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $125k to $166k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Columbia, Missouri.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Urgent care, Patient evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Suturing, Wound management, Diagnostic interpretation, EHR proficiency. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Urgent Care role.
Core responsibilities: Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting while managing acute illnesses and injuries. Perform clinical procedures, document care in the EHR, and ensure accurate coding and billing practices.
Benefits package: Full-Benefits Package, Flexible Scheduling, No After-Hours Tasks, Monthly Schedules Released in Advance, Experienced Clinical Teams, Strong Peer Relationships, Clear Practice Guidelines, Accessible Medical Leadership. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Urgent Care nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Clinical autonomy (Poor control = 2.1x risk)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
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