DispatchHealth - Tampa, FL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Tampa, FL
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) role at DispatchHealth involves delivering high-quality, in-home healthcare services to patients in the Tampa, FL area. This position is designed for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute care experience, who will work collaboratively with Medical Technicians to provide comprehensive health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination for patients of all ages. The APP will utilize a mobile unit to deliver care directly to patients' homes, ensuring continuity of care and addressing both common and complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a clinical care team with a DHMT (Medical Technician) and individually 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 patients.
  • Educate patients and families on managing their acute illness and overall health.
  • Navigate difficult conversations related to end-of-life issues and goals of care.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, 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

  • 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.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Family leave
  • Short-term disability leave
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