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
