Part-Time Physician Assistant
Company: DispatchHealth Management
Location: Olympia
Posted on: May 2, 2024
Job Description:
How You'll Make an Impact: $5,000 sign-on bonus! This position
is part-time at 8-10 shifts per month. 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 Tacoma 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. 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 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. 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
- Those with less than two years of experience as an APP, but
with two or more years' experience as a paramedic, RN (ED or ICU),
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 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
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. 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 careWhat
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.
Connect With Us: Get to know us! Watch the video to hear from
healthcare professionals on what it's like to work with
DispatchHealth. Follow us on Facebook, X, and YouTube to learn
more.Applications are being accepted for this role for at least 3
days after the posting date, or once we receive a sufficient number
of qualified candidates.
Keywords: DispatchHealth Management, Seattle Hill-Silver Firs , Part-Time Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Olympia, Washington
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