Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | DeSoto, TX

Next Care

1 month ago

DeSoto, Texas$60 - $80/hrFull TimeUrgent Care

Practice Authority in Texas

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join NextCare as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | DeSoto, TX in United States.

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

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Texas PA or NP license

PA: NCCPA certification

NP: ANCC or AANP certification (Family Nurse Practitioner required)

Active DEA license (or ability to obtain)

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $60 - $80/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with NextCare in United States.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationDiagnosisTreatmentAcute Illness ManagementInjury ManagementOccupational Health VisitsDiagnostic InterpretationSuturingWound ManagementEHR ProficiencyCodingBillingProductivity ManagementClinical Standards AdherenceProcedural Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | DeSoto, TX at Next Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Urgent Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Urgent Care position at Next Care is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

Next Care lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $125k to $166k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in DeSoto, Texas.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment, Acute Illness Management, Injury Management, Occupational Health Visits, Diagnostic Interpretation, Suturing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Urgent Care role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages for acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health needs within a fast-paced urgent care environment. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostics, performing urgent care procedures like suturing, and a...

Benefits package: Full Benefits Package, Flexible Scheduling, No After-Hours Tasks, Monthly Schedules Released in Advance, True Work-Life Balance, Strong Peer Relationships, Clear Practice Guidelines, Accessible Medical Leadership. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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