Home-Visit NP/PA: Acute Care & Flexible Shifts

DispatchHealth; Saddle River (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Malpractice coverage

CME and license assistance

Onsite training

Growth opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DispatchHealth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or PA-C to provide acute care in patients' homes, performing assessments, diagnosing, and managing treatment plans with autonomy.

This field-based role offers flexible shifts, full-time APPs, a company vehicle, and comprehensive benefits including CME and license assistance, with travel within the metro area to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP or PA license in the state of practice.
• National board certification (current).
• Minimum 2 years APP experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Family Practice, Cardiac, Pulmonary, or related settings.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Prescriptive authority and active DEA (as required by state).
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Requirement to work three (3) holidays annually.
• Graduate degree from an accredited advanced practice program (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose mild to complex illnesses.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including splinting, suturing, wound care, minor procedures, IV fluids, and medication administration.
• Order, perform, and interpret point‑of‑care laboratory studies.
• Analyze diagnostic data to guide treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on condition management and recovery.
• Navigate difficult conversations related to goals of care and end‑of‑life decisions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, medical power of attorney, primary care providers, and care partners.
• Accurately and thoroughly document all patient encounters.
• Adhere to evidence‑based clinical standards, safety protocols, and performance metrics.
• Attend required training sessions and clinical team meetings.
• Drive a DispatchHealth‑branded vehicle to patient homes and deliver care independently.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

NP/PA License

Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care

BLS/ACLS

DEA Prescriptive Authority

Driver's License

Education

MSN/MPA/APN degree

Job description

DispatchHealth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or PA-C to provide acute care in patients' homes, performing assessments, diagnosing, and managing treatment plans with autonomy.

This field-based role offers flexible shifts, full-time APPs, a company vehicle, and comprehensive benefits including CME and license assistance, with travel within the metro area to deliver high-quality care.