Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Job at a glance
Job description
Houston, TX – Nassau Bay
1202 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
Clinic Hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Monday through Sunday
Position Summary
NextCare is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team at our Nassau Bay clinic in Houston, TX.
This role is a great fit for an experienced APP who enjoys variety, clinical autonomy, and a fast-paced environment while still having the support of an established urgent care organization.
Our full-time providers typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, giving you more days off than days worked. There are no after-hours inboxes or patient follow-up responsibilities, and schedules are released in advance to help providers plan around life outside of work.
You'll care for patients of all ages with a broad range of acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health needs while working alongside an experienced clinical team and accessible medical leadership.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting
- Manage acute illnesses, minor injuries, and occupational health visits
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs and imaging
- Perform common urgent care procedures, including suturing, wound care, splinting, and incision and drainage
- Provide clear diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHR
- Maintain productivity appropriate for a fast-paced urgent care setting
- Work collaboratively with clinic staff and medical leadership
- Practice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and values
Qualifications
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Texas
- Minimum of 1 year of post-graduate clinical experience required
- Urgent care, emergency medicine, or other high-volume outpatient experience strongly preferred
- NP candidates must be certified through ANCC or AANP as a Family Nurse Practitioner
- PA candidates must maintain active NCCPA certification
- Active DEA license or ability to obtain
- Active BLS certification
- Comfortable treating patients across the lifespan
- Comfortable practicing independently within scope
- Strong EHR and documentation skills
- Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays
- DOT certification or willingness to obtain; applicable certification fees are covered
Benefits
Full-time NextCare clinicians receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your career and life outside of work, including:
- Medical and other eligible health benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Annual CME and licensing reimbursement
- Support for required licenses and certifications
- No after-hours administrative or inbox responsibilities
- Flexible scheduling with monthly schedules provided in advance
- Opportunities for professional growth and expanded clinical responsibilities
- Support from experienced clinical leadership and provider teams
Why NextCare?
NextCare is one of the nation's largest urgent care providers, serving communities across 160+ locations in 11 states.
Our clinicians choose NextCare for the combination of clinical autonomy, schedule flexibility, engaging patient care, and strong organizational support. You'll see a diverse patient population and maintain broad clinical skills without the ongoing follow-up responsibilities associated with traditional primary care or inpatient settings.
Our culture is guided by our core values of Caring, Growth, Integrity, Results, and Teamwork — not only in how we care for patients, but in how we support one another.
Ready to Join NextCare?
If you're an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking for a full-time urgent care role with a predictable schedule, clinical variety, and a strong support system, we'd love to connect.
Apply today to learn more about joining our Nassau Bay team in Houston, TX.
Maddie Karnes
VP of Provider Recruitment