Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Pasadena, TX

Next Care

3 days ago

Pasadena, Texas$124.8K - $166.4KFull 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 – Urgent Care, Flexible Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Board certification or eligibility

PA: NCCPA certification required

NP: ANCC or AANP certification (FNP required)

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $124.8K - $166.4K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join NextCare as a Physician Assistant – Urgent Care, Flexible Schedule.

Key Skills

Urgent carePatient evaluationDiagnosisTreatment planningSuturingWound careSplintingDiagnostic interpretationEHR documentationMedical codingBillingOccupational healthBLS certificationDOT certificationX-ray interpretation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Pasadena, TX at Next Care a 4.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Urgent Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Urgent Care position at Next Care is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

Next Care lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $125k to $166k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pasadena, Texas.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Urgent care, Patient evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Suturing, Wound care, Splinting, Diagnostic interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Urgent Care role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting while managing acute illnesses and injuries. Responsibilities also include performing procedures, documenting care in the EHR, and ensuring accurate coding and billing.

Benefits package: Full Benefits Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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