Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Houston, TX
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join NextCare as a Urgent Care NP/PA – 3x12s, No Call, No Follow-Up in Houston, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Medical and other eligible health benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Annual CME and licensing reimbursement
- Support for required licenses and certifications
- No after-hours administrative or inbox responsibilities
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Support from experienced clinical leadership
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements, day shifts only. Work with NextCare in Houston, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The provider will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages for acute illnesses, minor injuries, and occupational health needs in an urgent care setting. Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures, ordering diagnostic studies, and maintaining accurate electronic health records.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Texas with at least one year of post-graduate clinical experience. Active certifications including BLS, DEA, and relevant board certifications (ANCC/AANP or NCCPA) are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Houston, TX at Next Care a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 800 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 40% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
6.9/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 800 active roles in this specialty
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 144 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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- No call
- No nights
- Includes weekends