Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner | Dallas, TX (Mesquite)

NextCare Urgent Care | Mesquite, TX (Dallas Area)

Location: Mesquite, TX Status: Full-Time Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, seven days a week Compensation: Competitive hourly compensation + bonus Benefits: Comprehensive full-time benefits package available

Position Summary

NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team at our Mesquite, TX clinic in the Dallas area .

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced clinician who values clinical autonomy, work-life balance, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, supportive urgent care environment.

At NextCare, we believe your career should complement your life, not consume it. Our full-time providers typically work three 12-hour shifts per week , allowing them to enjoy more days off than days worked.

Our clinics operate from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week , with schedules provided in advance to support work-life balance.

You'll be supported by experienced clinical teams, strong peer relationships, established practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership who provide real-time guidance and mentorship.

Our providers enjoy a diverse patient population, engaging clinical work, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.

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 laboratory testing and imaging • Perform urgent care procedures, including suturing, splinting, and wound management • Clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions • Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the EHR • Code and bill services appropriately • Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with NextCare's clinical standards and values

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Texas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license • Current national board certification: • Nurse Practitioners: ANCC or AANP certification (Family Nurse Practitioner required) • Physician Assistants: NCCPA certification • Active DEA license or ability to obtain • Ability to evaluate and treat patients of all ages • Active BLS certification • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) • Ability to work three 12-hour shifts per week, including rotating weekends and holidays • DOT certification or willingness to obtain (certification fees covered) • Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced urgent care environment