Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C

DispatchHealth - Okmulgee, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Okmulgee, OK

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) will provide comprehensive health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in their homes, specializing in acute care. This role is part of a clinical team that offers innovative in-home healthcare, including therapeutic interventions and patient education while adhering to safety standards and maintaining effective communication. The provider will deliver high-quality treatment with a focus on compassion, cultural competency, and continuity of care, working within flexible schedules to meet community needs.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a clinical care team with a DHMT (DispatchHealth 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 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, 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.

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.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• ACLS certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• Family leave
• Short-term disability leave
• CME and license renewal assistance
• Liability and malpractice insurance