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DispatchHealth

Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C

DispatchHealth, Needham Heights, Massachusetts, us, 02494

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Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C 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 Boston, MA community. Our Advanced Practice Providers team with DHMTs (Medical Technicians) 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, we achieved significant milestones, including completing 476,428 acute care visits, advanced care admissions, and imaging studies. Our high‑acuity care services diverted 61% of emergency room visits. We provided hospital‑level care at home to over 1,400 patients, maintaining a low 8.4% 30‑day readmission rate. Additionally, we 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. We were further recognized as the first in‑home provider to receive ACHC accreditation for our hospital‑level Advanced Care service. These achievements highlight our dedication to innovative, high‑quality healthcare delivery.

Job Details

Flexible shifts: 10‑hour shifts (8am‑6pm and/or 12pm‑10pm)

Work‑life balance: You’ll be required to work 3‑4 shifts per week, including 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 MA

Has 2+ years of APP experience in Emergency, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine

BLS certified

Ready to represent the company with a company vehicle provided and company 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.

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 patient encounters 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, families, 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

As business needs dictate, you will independently deliver care (without being accompanied by a Medical Technician)

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 driver 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

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Company Description 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.

DispatchHealth is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Position Type Full time

Work Place Type On‑site

Category Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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