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Glendale, Arizona

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Urgent Care | West Valley Float

Physician Assistant Above average in Urgent Care (PA)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$80/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

  • Location: Glendale, AZ
  • 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: $60--$80/hour (based on experience) + bonus
  • Benefits: Full-benefits package available

Position Summary

  • We are seeking a Full‑Time clinician to join our float team in Glendale, AZ.
  • 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 AZ 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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Requirements

Requires an active, unrestricted Arizona license for NP or PA with relevant board certification. Candidates must possess an active DEA license, BLS certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationDiagnosisTreatment planningClinical documentationMedical codingBilling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Urgent Care | West Valley Float at Next Care a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care (PA) — ranked against 337 active Urgent Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Next Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Tempe, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full benefits package
Bonus
DOT certification fees covered
Flexible scheduling
Monthly schedules released in advance