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Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C

DispatchHealth

Tucson, AZFull-time$130–150K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$130–150K/yr
Location
Tucson, AZ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Unrestricted NP Or PA License In State Of PracticeNational Board CertificationBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPrescriptive AuthorityDEA

Job overview

DispatchHealth is hiring a Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C. DispatchHealth seeks experienced Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to deliver high‑acuity, in‑home acute care, working independently and with medical technicians, providing comprehensive patient‑centered services while adhering to evidence‑based standards and demonstrating compassion and cultural competency.

Key focus areas include Deliver in‑home acute and high‑acuity care, Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose and treat mild to complex illnesses, and Analyze test data to diagnose, treat and arrange appropriate follow‑up.

Successful candidates bring Current Unrestricted NP Or PA License In State Of Practice, Two Years APP Experience In Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Hospital, Family Practice, Cardiac, Pulmonary Or Other Relevant Areas, and National Board Certification. Important skills include Deliver In-Home Acute And High-Acuity Care, Perform Comprehensive Health Assessments, Diagnose And Treat Mild To Complex Illnesses, Analyze Test Data, Provide Procedures Including Suturing, and Splinting. Preferred (not required): Critical-Thinking Skills, Evidence-Based Standards Of Practice, Proactively Identifies And Solves Problems, and Adheres To Clinical And Safety Standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Deliver in-Home Acute and High-Acuity CarePerform Comprehensive Health AssessmentsDiagnose and Treat Mild to Complex IllnessesAnalyze Test DataProvide Procedures Including SuturingSplintingWound CareIV TherapyOrder and Interpret Point-of-Care DiagnosticsImagingEducate Patients and Families on Treatment and Follow-Up CareNavigate Goals-of-Care and End-of-Life ConversationsDocument AccuratelyAdhere to Clinical StandardsCritical-Thinking SkillsEvidence-Based Standards of PracticeProactively Identifies and Solves ProblemsAdheres to Clinical and Safety StandardsCompassionEmpathyCultural Competency

Qualifications

Current Unrestricted NP or PA License in State of PracticeTwo Years APP Experience in Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Hospital, Family Practice, Cardiac, Pulmonary or Other Relevant AreasNational Board CertificationBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPrescriptive AuthorityDEAValid Driver’s License With Clean Driving RecordAvailability for Evenings, Weekends, and HolidaysAbility to Drive and Sit in a Car for Long Periods of TimeAbility to Drive During the Day and at NightAbility to Climb Three Flights of Stairs While Carrying Equipment

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000/year

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)
  • 4 shifts per week, including every other weekend (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

  • 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 (expectation to work 3 holidays annually)

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: : Full Time

Work Place Type: : On-site

Category: : Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants

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