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PT Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C $7,500 Sign On Bonus

Part-time

Dispatch Health

Citrus Heights, CAPart-time$84.13–87.98/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$84.13–87.98/hr
Location
Citrus Heights, CA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Unrestricted NP Or PA LicenseNational Board CertificationBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPrescriptive Authority And Active DEA RegistrationValid Driver’s License With Clean Driving Record

Job overview

Dispatch Health is hiring a PT Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C $7,500 Sign On Bonus. DispatchHealth seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver high‑acuity, hospital‑level care in patients’ homes, valuing autonomy, compassionate relationships, and innovative care models while operating independently across the metro area.

Key focus areas include Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose mild to complex illnesses, Provide therapeutic interventions including splinting, suturing, wound care, minor procedures, IV fluids, and medication administration, and Order, perform, and interpret point‑of‑care laboratory studies.

Successful candidates bring NP Or PA License In State Of Practice, 2+ Years APP Experience In Emergency Department, and 2+ Years APP Experience In Urgent Care. Important skills include In-Home Acute And High-Acuity Care, Comprehensive Health Assessments, Diagnose And Treat Mild To Complex Illnesses, Analyze Test Data, Suturing, and Splinting. Preferred (not required): Autonomy, Meaningful Patient Relationships, Innovative Care Models, and Critical-Thinking.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

In-Home Acute and High-Acuity CareComprehensive Health AssessmentsDiagnose and Treat Mild to Complex IllnessesAnalyze Test DataSuturingSplintingWound CareIV TherapyOrder and Interpret Point-of-Care DiagnosticsOrder and Interpret ImagingEducate Patients and FamiliesNavigate Goals-of-Care ConversationsNavigate End-of-Life ConversationsAccurate DocumentationAdhere to Clinical StandardsAutonomyMeaningful Patient RelationshipsInnovative Care ModelsCritical-ThinkingEvidence-Based Standards of PracticeProblem SolvingClinical and Safety StandardsCompassionEmpathyCultural CompetencyDiagnostic Data AnalysisPoint‑of‑Care Laboratory StudiesIV Fluid AdministrationMedication AdministrationPatient EducationEffective CommunicationEvidence‑Based Clinical PracticeDriving DispatchHealth Branded VehicleAbility to Climb Stairs With EquipmentAbility to Lift 50 PoundsAbility to Interpret Test Results Visually

Qualifications

Current Unrestricted NP or PA LicenseNational Board Certification2+ Years APP Experience in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care or Internal Medicine or Hospital Medicine or Family Practice or Cardiac or PulmonaryBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPrescriptive Authority and Active DEA RegistrationValid Driver’s License With Clean Driving RecordGraduate Degree From Accredited Advanced Practice ProgramFlexibility to Work Evenings Weekends and HolidaysAvailability Four Weekend Days Per 28‑Day CycleRequirement to Work Three Holidays AnnuallyMust Be Able to Perform Essential Functions

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Deliver highacuity 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.

Sign on Bonus $7,500 for FT position

About the Role

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA‑C) with acute care experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, or Internal Medicine to join our growing team.

As a field‑based Advanced Practice Provider, you will independently deliver comprehensive care in patients’ homes—conducting assessments, diagnosing conditions, managing treatment plans, and coordinating follow‑up care. You will be fully equipped to treat everything from common illnesses to complex injuries, while providing compassionate, whole‑person care across all age groups. 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 per scheduling cycle (Saturday/Sunday)

  • Extra shift pay if you elect to pick up additional shifts

  • 1:1 patient ratio; see 4-7 patients per shift

  • Competitive compensation with quarterly and annual bonuses

  • Comprehensive benefits, including CME and license assistance

  • Onsite training and growth opportunities

  • Company vehicle, malpractice, and liability coverage

What You’ll Do

  • Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose mild to complex illnesses

  • Provide therapeutic interventions including splinting, suturing, wound care, minor procedures, IV fluids, and medication administration

  • Order, perform, and interpret point‑of‑care laboratory studies

  • Analyze diagnostic data to guide treatment plans and ensure continuity of care

  • Educate patients and families on condition management and recovery

  • Navigate difficult conversations related to goals of care and end‑of‑life decisions

  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, medical power of attorney, primary care providers, and care partners

  • Accurately and thoroughly document all patient encounters

  • Adhere to evidence‑based clinical standards, safety protocols, and performance metrics

  • Attend required training sessions and clinical team meetings

  • Drive a DispatchHealth‑branded vehicle to patient homes and deliver care independently

  • Perform additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

  • Current, unrestricted NP or PA license in the state of practice

  • National board certification (current)

  • Minimum 2 years of APP experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Family Practice, Cardiac, Pulmonary, or related settings

  • BLS and ACLS certification

  • Prescriptive authority and active DEA (as required by state)

  • 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.

  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

  • Required availability for at least four (4) weekend days per 28‑day scheduling cycle

  • Requirement to work three (3) holidays annually

  • Graduate degree from an accredited advanced practice program (preferred)

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

Pay Range: $84.13-$87.98 per hour

Employment Information

This position is field‑based and requires travel within the metro area, with potential travel to other licensed states as needed.

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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