Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Dallas, TX (Mesquite)
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Job Description
NextCare Urgent Care | Mesquite, TX (Dallas Area)
- Location: Mesquite, TX
- Status: Full-Time
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
- Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, seven days a week
- Compensation: Competitive hourly compensation + bonus
- Benefits: Comprehensive full-time benefits package available
Position Summary
NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team at our Mesquite, TX clinic in the Dallas area.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced clinician who values clinical autonomy, work-life balance, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, supportive urgent care environment.
At NextCare, we believe your career should complement your life, not consume it.
Our full-time providers typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, allowing them to enjoy more days off than days worked.
Our clinics operate from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week, with schedules provided in advance to support work-life balance.
You'll be supported by experienced clinical teams, strong peer relationships, established practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership who provide real-time guidance and mentorship.
Our providers enjoy a diverse patient population, engaging clinical work, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.
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 laboratory testing and imaging
- Perform urgent care procedures, including suturing, splinting, and wound management
- Clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
- Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the EHR
- Code and bill services appropriately
- Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with NextCare's clinical standards and values
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Texas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
- Current national board certification:
- Nurse Practitioners: ANCC or AANP certification (Family Nurse Practitioner required)
- Physician Assistants: NCCPA certification
- Active DEA license or ability to obtain
- Ability to evaluate and treat patients of all ages
- Active BLS certification
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR)
- Ability to work three 12-hour shifts per week, including rotating weekends and holidays
- DOT certification or willingness to obtain (certification fees covered)
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced urgent care environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
- Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, and wound care
- Experience managing a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries
- Experience with initial X-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read
- Confidence managing patient flow while maintaining high-quality care
Why Join Nextcare?
Work-Life Balance
- Three 12-hour shifts per week
- More days off than days worked
- Monthly schedules provided in advance
- No routine after-hours patient follow-up responsibilities
Supportive Clinical Environment
- Experienced clinical support teams
- Accessible medical leadership
- Established clinical guidelines and resources
- Collaborative relationships with fellow providers
Professional Growth & Benefits
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive full-time benefits package
- CME and licensing reimbursement opportunities
- Medical malpractice coverage
- Opportunities for continued professional development
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 culture is grounded in five core values: Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork.
We are committed to creating an environment where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to provide exceptional patient care.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking for a full-time urgent care opportunity in the Dallas–Mesquite area, we'd love to connect!
Join a team that values your clinical expertise, supports your professional growth, and recognizes the importance of life outside of work.
Apply today to learn more about joining NextCare Urgent Care in Mesquite, TX!
Maddie Karnes
VP of Provider Recruitment
maddiekarnes@nextcare.com [maddiekarnes@nextcare.com]
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with relevant national board certification. Proficiency in urgent care procedures and the ability to work a schedule including rotating 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 Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Dallas, TX (Mesquite) at Next Care a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 810 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 58% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in urgent care (np) | ranked against 810 Urgent Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Texas | 62 active | 822 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 58% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas Nurse Practitioner listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment939 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Urgent Care pay trend | +9.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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