DispatchHealth Management | Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C | herndon, va

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 Northern Virginia 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

• 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. 

• 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 
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed

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. 

Do you want to be part of and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-stage, entrepreneurial technology, and healthcare delivery company?

Are you willing to roll up your sleeves and do what needs to be done?

Are you passionate about transforming healthcare through technology innovation, service and quality care delivered to patients?

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 DispatchWay

• 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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Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants at DispatchHealth provide acute care in patients' homes, performing comprehensive health assessments and therapeutic interventions. These roles involve diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, coordinating follow-up care, and facilitating communication with patients and families. The team values high-quality care delivery and supports work-life balance with flexible scheduling and competitive benefits.

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