Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Temple, TX
Listed compensation
$60-$80/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Location: Temple, TX
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, seven days a week Compensation: $60–$80/hour (based on experience) + bonus Benefits: Full benefits package available
Position Summary
NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in Temple, Texas. 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 clinicians 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 NP or PA license
Board certification or eligibility, as applicable
PA: NCCPA certification
NP: ANCC or AANP certification (FNP required)
Active DEA license (or ability to obtain)
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 (fees covered)
Preferred Qualifications
Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
Strong procedural skills (suturing, splinting, wound care)
Experience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read
About Nextcare
NextCare is one of the nation’s largest urgent care providers, serving communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality care across 160+ locations in 11 states. Our environment is built on our core values — Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork — which guide how we care for patients and support our clinicians.
Clinicians choose NextCare for work-life balance, flexible scheduling, engaging clinical work, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in their community.
They stay for the supportive culture, schedule flexibility, and opportunities for growth.
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 to learn more about opportunities with NextCare.
Contact
Maddie Karnes
VP of Provider Recruitment maddiekarnes@nextcare.com
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Requirements
Candidates must possess an active, unrestricted Texas NP or PA license, relevant board certification (ANCC/AANP for NP, NCCPA for PA), and an active DEA license. Proficiency with EHRs, BLS certification, and willingness to obtain DOT certification are also required for this full-time position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Temple, TX at Next Care a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 838 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, flexible scheduling.
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 62% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
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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