Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Alice, TX
Listed compensation
$60-$80/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Location: 3308 E Main St, Alice, TX 78332, USA
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: 12-hour shifts Mon - Sat with shorter 8-hour shifts on Sun; clinic hours are 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Mon - Sat and 8:00 AM - 4:00PM Sun, every other weekend and occasional holidays are required Compensation: $60–$80/hour (based on experience) + monthly bonus Benefits: Full benefits package available
Sign On Bonus: $5000
Position Summary
We are seeking a Full‑Time clinician to join our team in Alice, TX. 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 Texas license
- National board certification or eligibility, as applicable
- PA: NCCPA certification
- NP: ANCC or AANP certification
- Active DEA license
- 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 (paid training and fees)
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
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!
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Texas license and relevant national board certification (NCCPA, ANCC, or AANP). An active DEA license, BLS certification, and the ability to work weekends and holidays are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Alice, TX at Next Care a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Urgent Care (PA) — ranked against 365 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, 6% are remote, 64% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$146k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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