Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Waco, TX

This Urgent Care position at Next Care is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Next Care lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $60k to $80k annually.

This position is based in Waco, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician assistant earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Suturing, Splinting, Wound care, Lab interpretation, Imaging interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Urgent Care role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages while performing procedures such as suturing and splinting. They are also responsible for documenting care in the EHR and managing acute illnesses and occupational health visits.

Benefits package: Productivity bonus opportunities, CME + license reimbursement, Medical, dental, vision insurance, Malpractice coverage, PTO + sick time, 401(k). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.