Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C

Company: DispatchHealth Management
Location: Orlando
Posted on: September 28, 2024

Job Description:

Summary: We are seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join our team in Orlando, FL, providing in-home care to patients of all ages.

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 Orlando, FL 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.

Responsibilities:

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• Work as part of a clinical care team with a DHMT (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.
  
• 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, family, 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.
  
  
  Requirements:
  
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  • Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in the Emergency Department, 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.
    
  • Current registration in the state of Florida as an Autonomous Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, preferred.
    
  • Nationally board certified, current.
    
  • Current BLS required, ACLS certification preferred.
    
  • Prescriptive authority and DEA.
    
  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
    
  • 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.
    
    
    About DispatchHealth:
    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 Values:
    
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    • 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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