APP Travel Ambassador

Location: Remote-US

Pay Range: $78-$86 per hour

How You'll Make an Impact

We are hiring Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Ambassadors with experience in ER, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine to join our growing team of ambassadors for clinical support nationwide at DispatchHealth. Advanced Practice Providers team with DHMTs (Medical Technician) 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 multi-state licensed ambassadors also provide care virtually using our telehealth model partnered with DHMTs (Medical Technician) deployed in markets across the country.

The Ambassadors are a team of multi-state licensed Advanced Practice Providers who are “dispatched” whether physically or virtually to help new market openings, during rapid growth and market expansion, and in times of need to staff for urgent coverage in established markets. A DispatchHealth Ambassador may also be utilized during peak times of productivity to help meet patient demand. Ambassadors for DispatchHealth will work closely with the Lead APP Ambassador who will determine which states the Ambassador should obtain licensure. All assignments for the Ambassador will come from the Lead APP Ambassador based on the current needs throughout each market and projected market openings. This role requires the ability to travel frequently or cover virtual telehealth visits. This role requires the ability to be flexible and the ability to adapt in new environments. DispatchHealth Ambassadors are experienced, reliable, compassionate clinicians that understand our processes and champion culture, providing care The DispatchWay .

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

• Ability to travel frequently, unless providing coverage for telehealth virtual visits.
• All travel and licensure expenses paid for by DispatchHealth
• Ability to work full time hours, dependent on staffing needs
• Obtain/maintain multi-state licenses
• Work 4-7 clinical shifts consecutively
• Report to the APP Lead Ambassador for travel assignments and state licensing requirements
• Submitting licensure documents in a timely manner in conjunction with Licensing Specialist
• Submitting expenses in an organized and timely manner in conjunction with policy

What You Need

• At least 2 years of experience in the ED, UC, internal medicine or family practice
• Current unrestricted state licensure as a nationally board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Current BLS required, ACLS certification preferred
• Prior Telemedicine experience a plus but not required
• Exceptional leadership and multitasking skills
• Work as a team with a DHMT (medical technician) physically or virtually to deliver care in the patient’s home. Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
• 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 encounter and ensure accuracy.
• Ability to adopt and champion technological tools to optimize provider workflow.
• Identify and proactively solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills utilizing evidence-based standards of practice.
• Thrive in a patient-focused environment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily while carrying equipment
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to work a varied schedule with evenings, holidays and weekends required
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Position Type: : Part Time

Work Place Type: : On-site

Category: : Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants