Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C

DispatchHealth; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join their dynamic team in Washington, DC. This role involves delivering high-quality in-home acute care, utilizing advanced medical techniques and technology to ensure patient satisfaction and effective treatment. With a focus on work-life balance and flexible shifts, you will work closely with a supportive team to provide compassionate care. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing organization that values diversity, professional growth, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Flexible Shifts

Comprehensive Benefits Package

CME and License Renewal Assistance

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as an APP in relevant areas.
• Holds an APP license in DC and MD, BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in patients' homes through innovative service lines.
• Perform health assessments and treat complex illnesses.

Skills

Acute Care Experience

BLS Certification

Critical Thinking

Patient Education

Compassionate Care

Education

Advanced Degree from Accredited Institution

National Board Certification

Tools

Medical Equipment

Mobile Healthcare Technology

Job description

How You'll Make an Impact

We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute care experience in ER, Urgent Care, or Internal Medicine to join our growing team serving the Washington, DC community. Our Advanced Practice Providers team with DHMTs (Medical Technicians) and are equipped with everything needed to treat common to complex injuries and illnesses through comprehensive health assessments, including diagnosis, treatment, and outcome management, for patients of all ages. Our innovative model allows us to provide definitive care in the home, including point of care laboratory studies, minor procedures, splinting, wound care, suturing, IV fluid and medication administration. We provide whole person care by facilitating timely follow up and care coordination.

Our providers love working at DispatchHealth because we are a leader in delivering high-quality, in-home acute care services. In 2024, they achieved significant milestones, including completing 476,428 acute care visits, advanced care admissions, and imaging studies. Their high-acuity care services diverted 61% of emergency room visits. They provided hospital-level care at home to over 1,400 patients, maintaining a low 8.4% 30-day readmission rate. Additionally, they enhanced patient experience with mobile imaging, ensuring seamless end-to-end in-home care. Patient satisfaction remains a top priority, with an impressive Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 97 across all service lines. Their commitment to excellence was further recognized as they became the first in-home provider to receive ACHC accreditation for their hospital-level Advanced Care service. These achievements highlight their dedication to innovative, high-quality healthcare delivery.

Job Details:

• $10,000 sign on bonus
• Flexible Shifts: 10-hour shifts (8am - 6pm, 10am - 8pm, 12pm - 10pm)
• Work-Life Balance: You’ll be required to work 3-4 shifts per week, this would include the requirement of every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
• 1:1 patient ratio, see 7-10 patients per shift.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and quarterly and annual bonuses as incentives. Our benefits package includes CME and license renewal assistance.
• Career Growth: We provide on-site training and growth opportunities to help you advance your career.

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds an APP license in the state of DC and MD. (conditional)
• Has 1 year 2 months of APP experience in either of the following settings: Emergency, urgent care, internal medicine or family medicine.
• BLS certified.
• Ready to represent the company with a company vehicle provided for your use and company provided liability and malpractice insurance.

What You'll Do

• Work as part of a clinical care team with a DHMT (DispatchHealth Medical Technician) and individually, as appropriate for the service line, to deliver care in the patient’s home through our innovative in-home care service lines. This involves being in a mobile unit and driving or riding in a company vehicle to the place of service.
• As business dictates, you will independently deliver care (without being accompanied by a Medical Technician).
• Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose and treat complex illnesses.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, such as splinting, suturing, wound care and minor procedures.
• Use critical thinking skills and follow evidence-based standards of practice.
• Accurately and thoroughly document your patient encounter and ensure accuracy.

• Analyze test data to diagnose, treat and arrange appropriate follow up for the patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on how to treat their acute illness and manage their health and well-being.
• Effectively navigate difficult conversations related to end-of-life issues and goals of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, family, the medical power of attorney, primary care provider and all individuals involved in the patient’s care.
• Identify and proactively solve problems.

• Adhere to clinical and safety standards, protocols, and performance metrics.
• Provide care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency.
• Maintain positive relationships with DHMT partners and remote teams.
• Attend training sessions and clinical team meetings.
• Maintain professional etiquette and serve as ambassadors for DispatchHealth.

• Lead your practice and always do what’s right for the patient.

What You Need

• Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Hospital, Family Practice, Cardiac, Pulmonary or other relevant areas
• Graduate with an advanced degree from an accredited institution
• Current unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Nationally board certified, current
• Current BLS required, ACLS certification preferred
• Prescriptive authority and DEA
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Complete required drivers training upon hire
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily while carrying equipment
• Ability to work a varied schedule with evenings, holidays and weekends required

Who We Are

DispatchHealth is redefining healthcare delivery through mobile and virtual healthcare. A rapidly scaling Denver, Colo., startup, we provide right-sized healthcare through the power of technology, convenience, and service. DispatchHealth is creating an integrated, convenient, high-touch care-delivery solution that extends the capabilities of the patient's care team and ensures that we provide personalized, quality care in the home or at the patient’s location of need. Our skilled, certified providers arrive onsite with the expertise and tools necessary to administer advanced medical care, supported by our technological infrastructure to ensure quality and to improve outcomes. DispatchHealth brings together experienced professionals with proven success in medicine, engineering and operations and a passion for transforming the healthcare landscape.

DispatchHealth is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive team and serving all communities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. DispatchHealth offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, family, and short-term disability leave.

Our Mission

We deliver trusted, compassionate care to all in the comfort of home.

Our Vision

Building the world's largest in-home care system.

Our Values are embodied in The Dispatch Way

• Courage to advocate for our patients and each other
• Innovation to trailblaze a new path for healthcare
• Integrity to create a respectful and inclusive environment
• Compassion to provide quality, safe and excellent care

What makes us different?

• DispatchHealth is a provider-led organization and encourages our teams to help inform decisions that impact your practice.
• We spend time with our patients to treat the whole person.
• Our patient-centric approach consistently results in a NPS score of 95 or better.
• We offer flexible work schedules and PTO.
• We offer full healthcare benefits and 401k for full-time employees, with a company match.
• We support professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• We offer CME, organizational conference, and workshop opportunities.
• Our clinicians align with our guiding principles.

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Applications are being accepted for this role for at least 3 days after the posting date, or once we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates.

Job Post Information:

Posted Date: 3/20/2025