Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

We Are Hiring

Location: Westlake, Texas

Primary Facility Name: Ascension Seton Westlake Urgent Care

Schedule: Full-Time | Day, Evening, and some weekend shifts

Compensation and Benefits:

Base Hourly Rate: $60 - $70 per hour

Productivity/Quality based incentives

Annual CME allowance of $2,500 with CME hours provided

Malpractice coverage, including tail coverage

Competitive total compensation package and benefits

What You Will Do

Ascension Seton is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our Urgent Care team. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to provide medical care to patients in the Austin area.

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs.
• Practice setting: Outpatient.
• 4 weekend shifts per month requirement.
• APP coverage will include multi-site care.
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system.
• Deliver direct care to treat common illnesses and injuries, as well as performing procedures and diagnostics. Will conduct patient histories, physical assessments, and interventions to support and deliver compassionate patient care.
• Formulate treatment plans by ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic procedures, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care within a supportive, physician-collaborative practice model.
• Empower patients and families by providing clear counseling on wellness, treatment pathways, and community resources to improve long-term wellness and self-care.
• Support and coordinate care when higher levels of care are necessary, as well as ensuring timely follow-up with primary care physicians, pediatricians, and specialists. In addition, outpatient imaging, physical therapy, and RX services are available to patients.
• Practice with full clinical autonomy, enabling you to operate at the full scope of your license.

About the Facility

• Serving children aged 6 months and up, as well as adults.
• Integrated quality clinical practice network and services.
• Owned and operated by Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.
• Commute-friendly and centrally located for easy accessibility.
• Located in Westlake, offering a blend of convenience and prestige.
• Easy access to Austin's world-class music, culinary, and outdoor recreational scenes.
• Ideally balanced for both professional and personal life, with proximity to top-rated school districts and outdoor trails.

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture.
• Long-term practice stability.
• National network with local autonomy.
• Mission-centered care rooted in service.
• Room to establish and grow your own practice: We provide the support and infrastructure for dedicated providers to build lasting patient relationships.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Additional Preferences

2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Urgent Care or Primary Care setting.

Visa Eligibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.