Full Job Description
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Location: Dallas, TX Status: Full-Time Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, seven days per 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 or Physician Assistant to join our team in Dallas, 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 charting, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Full-time schedules are designed so clinicians are off more days than they work.
You will 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
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Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting
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Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits
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Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs and imaging
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Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing and wound management
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Clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
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Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHR
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Code and bill services appropriately
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Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks
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Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values
Required Qualifications
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Active, unrestricted Texas NP or PA license
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Board certification or eligibility, as applicable
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PA: NCCPA certification
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NP: ANCC or AANP certification (FNP required)
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Active DEA license or ability to obtain
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Ability to treat patients of all ages
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Active BLS certification
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EHR proficiency
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Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
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DOT certification required or willingness to obtain (fees covered)
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
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Strong procedural skills (suturing, splinting, wound care)
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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 more than 160 locations in 11 states. Our culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork.
Clinicians choose NextCare for work-life balance, flexible scheduling, engaging clinical work, and the opportunity to make a visible impact in their community. They stay for the supportive culture, schedule flexibility, and growth opportunities.
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 opportunities with NextCare.