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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Waco, TX (Hewitt)

PublishedPublished: 6/20/2026

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Full-Time
Location: Waco, TX -1201 Hewitt Dr #203, Waco, TX 76712
Compensation: Competitive hourly plus productivity bonus
Benefits: Full benefits package available

Position Summary

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team at our Waco - Hewitt clinic.

This role is a great fit for a clinician who enjoys variety, autonomy, and meaningful patient care in a fast-paced urgent care setting. At NextCare, you will treat patients of all ages while being supported by experienced clinical teams, clear practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership.

Our full-time schedule is designed with work-life balance in mind. Providers typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, with no after-hours work and schedules released in advance.

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, X-rays, and EKGs
  • Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing, wound care, splinting, I&D, and other procedures 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 as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
  • 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 rotating weekends and holidays
  • DOT certification required or willingness to obtain; fees covered per policy

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
  • Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, wound care, and I&D
  • Experience with initial X-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read
  • Comfortable working independently in a busy urgent care environment

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 opportunity to make a visible impact in their community.

Ready to Join NextCare?

If you are looking for an urgent care role that offers clinical autonomy, strong support, growth potential, and life-friendly scheduling, we would love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about our Full-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner opportunity in Waco, TX.

Maddie Karnes

VP of Provider Recruitment

maddiekarnes@nextcare.com

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