Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C

DispatchHealth; Vienna, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

4 shifts per week

Bonus program

CME and license assistance

Company vehicle and liability coverage

Job summary

DispatchHealth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a field-based team delivering hospital-level care at patients' homes. You will assess, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for a wide age range, using evidence-based standards and strong clinical judgment.

The role emphasizes autonomy, patient relationships, and growth within an innovative care model, with favorable shifts and bonuses as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP or PA license in the state of practice.
• National board certification (current).
• Minimum 2 years of APP experience in relevant acute care settings.
• BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose illnesses.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including minor procedures and wound care.
• Order, perform, and interpret point-of-care laboratory studies.
• Educate patients and families on condition management and recovery.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and thoroughly.
• Drive a DispatchHealth-branded vehicle to patient homes and deliver care independently.

Skills

Autonomy

Patient relationships

Critical thinking

Evidence-based practice

Education

Graduate degree from an advanced practice program (preferred)

Job description

Deliver high ‑ acuity care beyond the four walls of the hospital.

At DispatchHealth, our Advanced Practice Providers are redefining acute care, bringing high‑quality, hospital‑level services directly to patients’ homes. If you’re an experienced NP or PA who values autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and innovative care models, this role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while making a real impact.

The DispatchHealth mission and model allow our providers to deliver high-quality and high-value care with exceptional patient satisfaction.

About the Role

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA‑C) with acute care experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, or Internal Medicine to join our growing team.

As a field‑based Advanced Practice Provider, you will independently deliver comprehensive care in patients’ homes—conducting assessments, diagnosing conditions, managing treatment plans, and coordinating follow‑up care. You will be fully equipped to treat everything from common illnesses to complex injuries, while providing compassionate, whole‑person care across all age groups. The ideal candidate uses strong critical‑thinking skills, follows evidence‑based standards of practice, proactively identifies and solves problems, adheres to all clinical and safety standards, protocols, and performance metrics, and consistently provides care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency.

What We Offer

• Flexible 10‑hour shifts (market‑based)

• 4 shifts per week, including 4 weekend days per month, providing a balance between weekday and weekend scheduling.

• Extra shift pay if you elect to pick up additional shifts

• 1:1 patient ratio; see 4-7 patients per shift

• Competitive compensation with quarterly and annual bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits, including CME and license assistance

• Onsite training and growth opportunities

• Company vehicle, malpractice, and liability coverage

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Need

• Current, unrestricted NP or PA license in the state of practice

• National board certification (current)

• Minimum 2 years of 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. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining an acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy and insurer requirements.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Required availability for at least four (4) weekend days per 28‑day scheduling cycle

• Requirement to work three (3) holidays annually

• Graduate degree from an accredited advanced practice program (preferred)

Essential Functions

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and to talk and hear. Employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee must occasionally lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to drive and sit in a car for long periods of time

• Ability to drive during the day and at night

• Ability to climb three flights of stairs while carrying equipment

• Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds

• Ability to visually interpret test results

• Ability to hear with or without accommodation

• Ability to provide patient care in non-traditional or smaller spaces with limited room for movement

Pay Range: $121,720 to $143,200 salary

Employment Information

This position is field‑based and requires travel within the metro area, with potential travel to other licensed states as needed.

Due to the essential functions of this role and the high-risk environment in which work is performed, annual influenza vaccination is a condition of employment. Requests for exemption will be reviewed consistent with applicable law, but due to the nature of this position, accommodations may not be available.

Employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. DispatchHealth does not sponsor employment visas.

Position Type: : Full Time

Work Place Type: : On-site

Category: : Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants