In Home Family Practice - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Company: DispatchHealth Management
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

How You'll Make an Impact:We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates with family medicine, internal medicine and/or post-acute patient management to join our growing team serving the Phoenix community. Our Advanced Practice Providers are equipped with everything needed to evaluate and treat complex patients transitioning out of the hospital or a skilled nursing facility as well as perform annual wellness visits on patients in the home.
Our innovative model allows us to meet the patient in their home, and 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.
What You'll Do:

• Work as part of a clinical care team in the (market) community delivering a system of care in the home. This involves being in a mobile unit and driving a company vehicle to the place of service.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose and treat complex illnesses.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, wound care and minor procedures as needed.
• 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 the entire DispatchHealth clinical and operational care team.
• 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 an internal medicine clinic, hospital or skilled nursing facility or in family practice, cardiac, pulmonary or other relevant areas
  • Those with less than two years of experience as an APP, but with two or more years' experience as a paramedic, RN, Flight Nurse, or a graduate from an ENP program or fellowship (NP's) or EM/Hospitalist residency (PA's) are also encouraged to apply
  • Graduate with an advanced degree from an accredited institution
  • Current unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate
  • Nationally board certified, current
  • Current BLS / ACLS certification
  • 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
    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.
    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 MissionWe deliver trusted, compassionate care to all in the comfort of home.
    Our VisionBuilding 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
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      Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job; however, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

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