Advanced Practice Provider APP

Dispatch Health
US - District of Columbia - /Washington, /US
December 20, 2024

Overview: Advanced Practice Provider - NP or PA$20,000 sign-on bonusHow 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 of the high-quality care they can provide, the value of the delivery model and the appreciation of our patients.

Job Details:

$10,000 sign on bonus available for a FT role
Hours of operation from 8:00am - 10:00pm, 7 days per week
All 10 hour shifts (8:00am - 6:00pm, 10:00am - 8:00pm, and 12:00pm - 10:00pm)
Must be willing to work 14 shifts per month, 4 of those shifts must be on a Saturday or Sunday
Flexible schedule
1:1 patient ratio, see 7-10 patients in a shift
Competitive compensation and benefits package
CME and license renewal assistance
Must have 2+ years of APP experience in either of the following settings: Emergency, urgent care, internal medicine or family medicine
Must be licensed as an APP in VA
On-site training offered
Liability and malpractice insurance offered
Hiring immediately

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.
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 certifica.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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