Physician Family Practice-Without OB - Competitive Salary

Job Description Part-Time Urgent Care Physician – Waco, TX Location: Waco, Texas Status: Part-Time Schedule: Minimum of 4 shifts per month in clinic; combination of rotating weekdays and weekends Clinic Hours: Standard clinic hours are 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, seven days a week Compensation: $120–$140/hour, based on experience, plus bonus Supervision Stipend: $500/month for each full-time APP supervised and $250/month for each part-time APP supervised Malpractice Coverage: Professional malpractice insurance provided by NextCare Position Summary NextCare Urgent Care is seeking a part-time Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine board-certified Physician to join our team in Waco, TX. This role is ideal for a physician who values clinical autonomy, flexibility, variety, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast-paced, well-supported urgent care environment. The part-time schedule is structured as a minimum of 4 shifts per month in clinic, with a combination of rotating weekdays and weekends. In addition to providing direct patient care, this position includes formal supervising physician responsibilities for assigned APPs. The supervision model is structured, compliant, and clearly documented. Physicians are assigned to supervise a defined group of APPs and receive a monthly stipend for each APP supervised. Clinicians at NextCare enjoy true work-life balance, including no after-hours patient inbox responsibilities, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. You will be supported by experienced clinical teams, clear practice guidelines, strong peer relationships, 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 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, x-rays, and EKGs Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing, splinting, wound care, and incision and drainage, as applicable 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 NextCare clinical standards and values Supervising Physician Responsibilities The physician will be formally assigned to supervise a defined group of APPs. This includes ongoing responsibility for: Required supervision agreements Chart review completion Documentation and evaluations Prescribing oversight Collaboration with medical leadership, operations, and credentialing This is a structured and compliant supervision model with clearly defined expectations, protocols, and policies. Professional malpractice insurance is provided by NextCare. Supervision responsibilities are ongoing and require steady weekly engagement, including: Scheduled chart review blocks Regular feedback and coaching Periodic performance evaluations Compliance documentation Collaboration with medical leadership, operations, and credentialing The physician is expected to be available during normal clinic operating hours for: Clinical questions Escalations Prescribing questions Scope-of-practice guidance Availability does not mean being on call 24/7. It means reliable, predictable responsiveness during normal clinic hours. Oversight expectations are clearly defined and documented. Additional supervision details: Physicians are not independently liable for NP practice PA supervision occurs within defined scope, protocols, and company policies Professional malpractice insurance is provided by NextCare The model is structured, compliant, and documented Supervision Stipend Physicians receive an additional monthly stipend for APP supervision: $500 per month for each full-time APP supervised $250 per month for each part-time APP supervised Required Qualifications Active, unrestricted Texas medical license for MD or DO Board certified in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine Active DEA license, or ability to obtain Ability to treat patients of all ages Active BLS certification EHR proficiency Comfort working a minimum of 4 shifts per month Willingness to work rotating weekdays, 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, wound care, and incision and drainage Experience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-read Experience supervising APPs or interest in a structured APP supervision model About NextCare NextCare 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 Teamwork These values guide how we care for patients and how we support our clinicians. Clinicians choose NextCare for: Work-life balance Flexible scheduling Engaging clinical work The opportunity to make a visible impact in their community Supportive culture Growth opportunities Ready to Join NextCare? If you are looking for an urgent care physician role that offers clinical autonomy, strong support, structured APP supervision, additional supervision stipend opportunities, and flexible scheduling, we would love to connect. Apply today to learn more about our part-time urgent care physician opportunity in Waco, TX. Maddie Karnes VP of Provider Recruitment View email address on click.appcast.io IND1