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Marble Falls, Texas

Physician

Urgent CareIncludes weekendsPart-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Location: Marble Falls, Texas

Status: Part-Time

Schedule: Minimum of four shifts per month with flexible scheduling Clinic Hours: Standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, seven days a week

Compensation

Physicians receive an hourly rate for all clinic hours worked, in addition to a monthly stipend for each APP they supervise.

Additional Compensation: Monthly stipend for each APP supervised - $500.00 for all full-time and $250.00 for all part-time Physician Assistants supervised

Position Summary

NextCare is seeking a part-time Physician to join our urgent care team in Marble Falls, Texas.

This opportunity is ideal for a physician who values flexibility, clinical autonomy, and the ability to make an impact both through direct patient care and the ongoing support of Advanced Practice Providers.

The position requires a minimum of four shifts per month, with flexibility in scheduling and the opportunity to pick up additional shifts when coverage is needed. Monthly schedules are released in advance, and there are no routine after-hours charting or follow-up responsibilities.

In addition to working clinically, the physician will provide supervision and prescriptive delegation for the full-time equivalent of up to seven Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants. A monthly stipend will be provided for each APP assigned to the physician for supervision.

Clinical 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, and wound care
  • 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

APP Supervision Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical supervision and prescriptive delegation for the full-time equivalent of up to seven APPs
  • Remain available for clinical consultation by phone, email, or virtual communication
  • Complete required chart reviews and supervision documentation
  • Provide feedback, coaching, and clinical guidance to assigned APPs
  • Support escalated or complex clinical questions as needed
  • Partner with medical leadership, operations, credentialing, and compliance teams
  • Maintain supervision and delegation requirements in accordance with Texas Medical Board regulations

The supervision component is intended to be a collaborative and active oversight role. The physician will receive a monthly stipend for each APP supervised.

Required Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
  • MD or DO degree
  • Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or a related specialty
  • 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 or willingness to obtain; associated fees are covered
  • Willingness and eligibility to provide supervision and prescriptive delegation for APPs in Texas

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
  • Previous experience supervising Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants
  • 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 guided by our core values of Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork. These values shape how we care for patients, support our clinicians, and work together as a team.

Physicians choose NextCare for flexible scheduling, clinical autonomy, engaging patient care, and the opportunity to support and mentor other clinicians.

Ready to Join Nextcare?

If you are interested in a flexible part-time urgent care position that combines patient care with APP supervision, we would love to connect.

Apply Today or Send Your Resume Directly To

Maddie Karnes

Vice President of Provider Recruitment maddiekarnes@nextcare.com [maddiekarnes@nextcare.com]

Key Responsibilities

The physician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in an urgent care setting while documenting care in the EHR. Additionally, the role involves providing clinical supervision and prescriptive delegation for up to seven Advanced Practice Providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Texas medical license and an MD or DO degree with board certification or eligibility in a relevant specialty. Proficiency in urgent care procedures and the ability to supervise APPs are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationDiagnosisTreatment planningDiagnostic interpretationMedical documentationCoding and billing

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 39 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 82% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Urgent Care market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in urgent careranked against 325 Urgent Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedUrgent Care median $275k (middle half $203k–$275k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care listings in Texas27 active331 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 82% no call · 56% no weekends39 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Urgent Care hiring demand#13 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 47 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 94 postings, 148 closed
New Urgent Care listings458 in the last 30 days293 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (325 Urgent Care listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician at Next Care a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care — ranked against 325 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Urgent Care Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 14 employers
6
<$325k
20
$350k
1
$365k
2
$395k-430k
3
$430k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
27%
CME allowance
21%
Relocation assistance
15%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Radiology Partners · Chicago, IL, United States

$550k-$650k
#2

Emergency Medicine PhysicianContract

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$250k-$500k
#3

Emergency Medicine Physician | $460K + $75K Sign-On | Charleston, Illinois

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#4

Physician, Emergency Medicine – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Urgent Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Marble Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$368k
Typical market rent
$1,449/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.