Part Time Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C

Part Time Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C

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, equipped with everything needed to treat common to complex injuries and illnesses through comprehensive health assessments, will provide diagnosis, treatment, and outcome management for patients of all ages.

Our innovative model allows us to deliver definitive care in the home, including point‐of‐care laboratory studies, minor procedures, splinting, wound care, suturing, IV fluid and medication administration. We foster whole‐person care by facilitating timely follow‐up and care coordination. DispatchHealth is a leader in delivering high‐quality, in‐home acute care services. In 2024, we completed 476,428 acute care visits, advanced care admissions, and imaging studies, diverting 61% of emergency room visits.

We provided hospital‐level care at home to over 1,400 patients, maintaining a 30‐day readmission rate of 8.4% and a Net Promoter Score of 97. We are the first in‐home provider to receive ACHC accreditation for our Advanced Care service, underscoring our commitment to innovative, high‐quality health‐care delivery.

Job Details

• Flexible shifts: 10‐hour shifts (8:00 am‐6:00 pm or 10:00 am‐8:00 pm)
• Work‐life balance: 1‐2 shifts per week
• 1:1 patient ratio, see 7‐10 patients per shift
• Competitive hourly pay
• On‐site training and career‐growth opportunities

Ideal Candidate

• Holds an APP license in the state of Massachusetts
• 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, liability, and malpractice insurance

What You'll Do

• Work as part of a clinical care team with a DispatchHealth Medical Technician (DHMT) and individually, as appropriate, to deliver care in the patient's home
• 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 continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on acute illness management and overall well‐being
• Navigate difficult conversations related to end‐of‐life issues and goals of care
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, medical power of attorneys, primary‐care providers, and all involved in patient care
• Identify and proactively solve problems
• Adhere to clinical & 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 ambassador for DispatchHealth
• Lead your practice and always do what's right for the patient
• When business needs dictate, provide independent care without an accompanying DHMT

What You Need

• Minimum of two years of APP experience in 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 registration
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Complete required driver training upon hire
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lb
• Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs while carrying equipment
• Ability to work a varied schedule with evenings, holidays, and weekends required
• Applicants must be authorized