Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care Nurse
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Temple, TX
#26-1283
Temple, Texas, United States
Job DescriptionLocation: 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
Benefits: Full benefits package available
We are seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team in Temple, 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 Next Care 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 ResponsibilitiesEvaluate, 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, splinting, and wound management
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 Next Care clinical standards and values
Required QualificationsActive, unrestricted Texas Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license
Board certification:
Nurse Practitioner: ANCC or AANP certification (Family Nurse Practitioner required)
Active DEA license (or ability to obtain)
Ability to treat patients of all ages
Active BLS certification
Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays
DOT certification or willingness to obtain (fees covered)
Preferred QualificationsPrior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, and wound care
Experience with initial X-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read
Comfort practicing independently in a fast-paced clinical environment
About Next CareNext Care 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 Next Care for work-life balance, flexible scheduling,
engaging clinical work
, and a chance to make a visible impact in their community
. They stay for the supportive culture, schedule flexibility, and growth opportunities.
Next Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Position TypeFull-time
ShiftVariable
Clinic hours are Mon - Fri 8a - 8p and Sat-Sun 8a-4p, 12-hour shifts are required, which includes evenings, rotating weekends and holidays as needed.
Workplace TypeOnsite
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