PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA-C)
Company: DispatchHealth Management
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: October 7, 2024
Job Description:
How You'll Make an Impact: 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 Kansas
City, KS 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:
- Flexible schedule, minimum requirement of 12 shifts/month
- Hours of operation- 8am - 10 pm- 9 hr shifts
- MUST have 2 years+ of Advanced Practice Provider experience in
either Emergency, urgent care, family practice or in a hospitalist
capacity.
- Competitive benefits and compensation offered
- CEU reimbursement
- Growth opportunities!
- 1:1 patient ratio, see up to 8 patients in a shift 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
while carrying equipment
- Ability to work a varied schedule with evenings, holidays and
weekends required 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 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. 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, Overland Park , PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA-C), Healthcare , Saint Joseph, Kansas
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