Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Waco, TX (Hillcrest)

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Full-Time

Location: Waco, TX – Hillcrest 5400 Crosslake Pkwy, Ste 300, Waco, TX, 76712 Status: Full-Time Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, seven days a week Compensation: Competitive hourly plus productivity bonus Benefits: Full benefits package available

Position Summary

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team at our Waco – Hillcrest clinic.

This role is a great fit for a clinician who enjoys variety, autonomy, and meaningful patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting. At NextCare, you will treat patients of all ages while being supported by experienced clinical teams, clear practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership.

Our full-time schedule is designed with work-life balance in mind. Providers typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, with no after-hours work and schedules released in advance.

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, X-rays, and EKGs
• Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing, wound care, splinting, I&D, and other procedures 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 Texas license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• 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 rotating weekends and holidays
• DOT certification required or willingness to obtain; fees covered per policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
• Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, wound care, and I&D
• Experience with initial X-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read
• Comfortable working independently in a busy urgent care environment

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 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 community.

Ready to Join Nextcare?

If you are looking for an urgent care role that offers clinical autonomy, strong support, growth potential, and life-friendly scheduling, we would love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about our Full-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner opportunity in Waco, TX.

Maddie Karnes

VP of Provider Recruitment

maddiekarnes@nextcare.com [maddiekarnes@nextcare.com]