Part Time Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C

Deliver high‑acuity care beyond the four walls of the hospital.

At DispatchHealth, our Advanced Practice Providers are redefining acute care, bringing high‑quality, hospital‑level services directly to patients’ homes. If you’re an experienced NP or PA who values autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and innovative care models, this role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while making a real impact.

The DispatchHealth mission and model allow our providers to deliver high-quality and high-value care with exceptional patient satisfaction.

About the Role

We are hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with acute care experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine who are comfortable working both independently and alongside DispatchHealth Medical Technicians (DHMTs) to deliver comprehensive, patient‑centered care in the home. The ideal candidate uses strong critical‑thinking skills, follows evidence‑based standards of practice, proactively identifies and solves problems, adheres to all clinical and safety standards, protocols, and performance metrics, and consistently provides care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency.

What We Offer

Flexible 10‑hour shifts (market‑based)
2 shifts per week, including 1 weekend shift (Saturday/Sunday)
1:1 patient ratio: see 7-10 patients per shift
Competitive compensation with quarterly and annual bonuses
Part-time CME allowance provided
Company vehicle, malpractice, and liability coverage

What You’ll Do

Deliver in‑home acute and high‑acuity care
Perform comprehensive health assessments, and diagnose and treat mild to complex illnesses
Analyze test data to diagnose, treat and arrange appropriate follow-up for the patient to ensure continuity of care.
Provide procedures including suturing, splinting, wound care, and IV therapy
Order and interpret point‑of‑care diagnostics and imaging
Educate patients and families on treatment and follow‑up care
Navigate goals‑of‑care and end‑of‑life conversations as needed
Document accurately and adhere to clinical standards

What You’ll Need

Current, unrestricted NP or PA license in the state of practice
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
National board certification (current)
Current BLS / ACLS certification
Prescriptive authority and DEA (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire; assistance provided)
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining an acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy and insurer requirements.
Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays

Essential Functions

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and to talk and hear. Employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee must occasionally lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Ability to drive and sit in a car for long periods of time
Ability to drive during the day and at night
Ability to climb three flights of stairs while carrying equipment
Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds
Ability to visually interpret test results
Ability to hear with or without accommodation
Ability to provide patient care in non-traditional or smaller spaces with limited room for movement

Employment Information

Employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. DispatchHealth does not sponsor employment visas.

Position Type: : Part Time

Work Place Type: : On-site

Category: : Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

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