Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Urgent Care | Columbia, MO | Part-Time

• Location: Columbia, MO
• Status: Part‑Time
• Schedule: Four 12‑hour shifts per month; standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM --
• 8:00 PM, seven days a week
• Compensation: $60--$80/hour (based on experience) + bonus
• Benefits: Full-benefits package available

Position Summary

We are seeking a Part‑Time clinician to join our team in Columbia, MO. 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 providers are off more days than they work.

You'll 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.

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 MO license for NP | PA

* Board certification or eligibility, as applicable

* 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

* 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 (e. g., suturing, splinting, wound care)

* Experience with initial x‑ray interpretation prior to 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 160+ locations

in 11 states. Our environment is built on our core values--Caring, Growth,

Integrity, Results, and Teamwork; which 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 a chance 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're looking for an urgent care role that offers clinical autonomy, strong

support, growth potential, and life-friendly scheduling, we'd love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about opportunities with NextCare.

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