Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job DescriptionPart-Time Urgent Care Physician – Waco, TXAll the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.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 NextCarePosition SummaryNextCare 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 ResponsibilitiesEvaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care settingManage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visitsOrder and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs, x-rays, and EKGsPerform urgent care procedures such as suturing, splinting, wound care, and incision and drainage, as applicableClearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructionsDocument patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHRCode and bill services appropriatelyMaintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarksPractice in alignment with NextCare clinical standards and valuesSupervising Physician ResponsibilitiesThe physician will be formally assigned to supervise a defined group of APPs. This includes ongoing responsibility for:Required supervision agreementsChart review completionDocumentation and evaluationsPrescribing oversightCollaboration with medical leadership, operations, and credentialingThis 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 blocksRegular feedback and coachingPeriodic performance evaluationsCompliance documentationCollaboration with medical leadership, operations, and credentialingThe physician is expected to be available during normal clinic operating hours for:Clinical questionsEscalationsPrescribing questionsScope-of-practice guidanceAvailability 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 practicePA supervision occurs within defined scope, protocols, and company policiesProfessional malpractice insurance is provided by NextCareThe model is structured, compliant, and documentedSupervision StipendPhysicians 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 supervisedRequired QualificationsActive, unrestricted Texas medical license for MD or DOBoard certified in Family Medicine or Emergency MedicineActive DEA license, or ability to obtainAbility to treat patients of all agesActive BLS certificationEHR proficiencyComfort working a minimum of 4 shifts per monthWillingness to work rotating weekdays, weekends, and holidaysDOT certification required or willingness to obtain; fees coveredPreferred QualificationsPrior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast-track experienceStrong procedural skills, including suturing, splinting, wound care, and incision and drainageExperience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to radiology over-readExperience supervising APPs or interest in a structured APP supervision modelAbout NextCareNextCare 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:CaringGrowthIntegrityResultsTeamworkThese values guide how we care for patients and how we support our clinicians.Clinicians choose NextCare for:Work-life balanceFlexible schedulingEngaging clinical workThe opportunity to make a visible impact in their communitySupportive cultureGrowth opportunitiesReady to Join NextCare? xhyhwjd 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 RecruitmentIND1