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Austin, Texas

Urgent Care Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Full Time

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Urgent Care Clinician (PA/NP) – Per Diem

Join Our National Network of Urgent Care Clinicians

Are you looking to grow your career in a dynamic, supportive, and technology-driven healthcare environment? At Carbon Health, we empower clinicians to deliver exceptional patient care while providing the resources, flexibility, and opportunities to advance professionally.

Join our collaborative national network and enjoy the flexibility of a part-time schedule while continuing to develop your clinical skills and professional career.

About the Role

As a Part-Time Urgent Care Clinician, you'll provide high-quality, patient-centered care while working alongside a dedicated clinical team. You'll evaluate and treat a broad range of urgent care conditions, perform common procedures, and collaborate with experienced colleagues to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

With access to clinical support and a nationwide network of providers, you'll have the resources you need to deliver excellent care with confidence.

What You'll Do

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose conditions, and develop appropriate treatment plans for a variety of urgent care needs.

  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, laboratory tests, and EKGs.
  • Perform common urgent care procedures, including laceration repairs, incision and drainage (I&Ds), and splint applications.
  • Collaborate with peers, supervisors, and specialists to support high-quality patient outcomes.
  • Triage and manage patient visits efficiently, maintaining a smooth clinic workflow while generally seeing 4–5 patients per hour.
  • Access immediate support from supervisors and experienced colleagues whenever clinical guidance is needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Additional Earning Opportunities

  • Productivity Bonus: Earn up to an additional 14% through our productivity incentive program.
  • Weekend & Holiday Differential: Earn an additional 6.1% on your base hourly rate for working weekends and company-designated holidays.
  • 401(k) Match: Eligible for a 2% employer match.

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid sick leave.
  • Paid sabbatical.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Benefits may be subject to specialty and employment status.

Compensation offers may include an hourly rate, a wRVU-based bonus plan, and applicable weekend differentials. Offers are based on factors including education, experience, work history, and geographic location.

Professional Growth & Development

  • At Carbon Health, we believe in investing in our clinicians and creating opportunities to grow throughout your career.
  • Continuing Education: Participate in weekly didactics, topical grand rounds, and hands-on procedure labs.

Career Development: Explore leadership pathways and professional development opportunities within our growing network.

Collaborative Community: Connect with a nationwide network of healthcare professionals who share knowledge and support one another.

Why Carbon Health?

A National Leader in Urgent Care

Join a growing network of clinics across the country, with opportunities to complete credentialing in multiple markets and pick up shifts at different locations.

Technology That Supports Clinicians

Work with CarbyOS, our proprietary AI-powered EHR, designed to improve efficiency, streamline documentation, and support clinical accuracy.

A Supportive Clinical Environment

You'll be part of a high-functioning, team-oriented workplace with access to experienced colleagues and clinical support when you need it.

A Community That Makes a Difference

Collaborate with passionate professionals committed to delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare and improving the patient experience.

About You

We're looking for motivated, patient-focused clinicians who enjoy working in a collaborative environment, are committed to continuous learning, and want to contribute to the future of urgent care.

Qualifications

Physician Assistant (PA)

  • Medical or Master's degree.
  • Valid state license.
  • Current national certification.

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

  • Active RN license.
  • Nurse Practitioner certification.
  • Valid state license.

Additional Requirements

  • Valid and unrestricted medical license.
  • Ability to treat patients of all ages.

DOT Certification: Must be obtained before your start date. Carbon Health will cover course and examination fees and provide a roadmap and resources to help you prepare.

BLS Certification: Required before your first day of employment with Carbon Health.

Start Your Journey with Carbon Health

Looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where you can continue growing your clinical career? At Carbon Health, you'll find a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, collaborate with experienced professionals, and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Join our national network and help shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Carbon Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other status protected by law. We comply with all applicable state and local wage and hour laws.

About Us

At Carbon Health, we are transforming healthcare by combining exceptional care, advanced technology, and a supportive culture to create the best experience for both patients and clinicians.

Our mission is to make high-quality healthcare accessible to everyone. To achieve this, we’ve built a thriving national network of urgent care clinics and a collaborative culture that fosters innovation, compassion, and excellence. At Carbon Health, clinicians work together to redefine healthcare standards, ensuring that patients receive the best care possible.

A key element of our innovation is CarbyOS, our proprietary electronic health record (EHR) system, built from the ground up with providers in mind. Designed to reduce administrative burden, CarbyOS empowers providers to focus on patient care while saving hours of work on documentation. AI tools like our hands-free note-writer are embedded throughout CarbyOS, making it one of the most advanced and user-friendly systems in healthcare.

At Carbon Health, we’re committed to creating a workplace where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans for a variety of urgent care needs. Perform common urgent care procedures and collaborate with a clinical team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic interpretationLaceration repairSplint applicationClinical documentationElectronic health recordsCollaborationDiagnostic testingEKG interpretationX-ray interpretation

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 54% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Urgent Care NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urgent Care NP listings in Texas67 active868 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 54% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment990 active listings, Nov 2026
Urgent Care NP hiring demand#9 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 33 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 304 postings, 583 closed
New Urgent Care NP listings290 in the last 30 days312 the 30 days before (−7%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Urgent Care NP pay trend+8.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 0.5
Below most Urgent Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Carbon Health

Hospitals and Health Care
CA, CO, KS, MA, MO, NJ, TX, WA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Productivity bonus up to 14%
Weekend and holiday differential 6.1%
401(k) match 2%
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid sick leave
Paid sabbatical
Disability coverage
Paid parental leave

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.