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Full-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Urgent Care
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Clinic: NextCare Urgent Care – McCart
Address: 7451 McCart Ave., Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76133
Cross Streets: Sycamore School Rd. & McCart Ave.
Status: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive hourly, plus bonus opportunities
Benefits: Full benefits package available
Schedule
Full-time clinicians typically work three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. Monthly schedules are released in advance.
Clinic Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Position Summary
NextCare is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team at our McCart clinic in Fort Worth.
This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who values autonomy, variety, and meaningful community impact in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment. You will care for patients of all ages while working alongside experienced clinical teams, accessible medical leadership, and supportive peers.
NextCare offers true work-life balance with no after-hours charting or follow-up responsibilities, flexible scheduling, and more days off than worked in a typical full-time schedule. Clinicians are supported by clear practice guidelines, real-time clinical guidance, and a collaborative culture focused on high-quality patient care.
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 labs and imaging
- Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing and wound management, as applicable
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions clearly
- 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 NextCare clinical standards and values
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- NP applicants must hold ANCC or AANP certification; FNP required
- PA applicants must hold NCCPA certification
- Active DEA license or ability to obtain
- Ability to treat patients of all ages
- Active BLS certification
- EHR proficiency
- Willingness to work rotating weekends and holidays
- DOT certification required or willingness to obtain; fees covered
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experience
- Strong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, and wound care
- Experience with initial x-ray interpretation before 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 flexible scheduling, engaging clinical work, meaningful autonomy, and strong support. They stay for the collaborative culture, growth opportunities, and ability to make a visible impact in their communities.
Apply today to learn more about joining the NextCare team.
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off