Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

DispatchHealth - Calumet City, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Calumet City, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

DispatchHealth is seeking Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute care experience to provide essential in-home medical services to the Chicago community. The role involves delivering comprehensive health assessments, diagnosing and treating a range of illnesses, and facilitating care coordination for patients of all ages. Our patient-centric model empowers clinicians to provide high-quality, compassionate care directly in the patient's home, utilizing a mobile unit to reach patients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a clinical care team with a DHMT (DispatchHealth Medical Technician) 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.
• Effectively 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.
• Nationally board certified, current.
• Current BLS required, ACLS certification preferred.
• Prescriptive authority and DEA.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily.

Nice-to-haves

• 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).
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• Family and short-term disability leave