About this opportunity
DispatchHealth lists this Nurse Practitioner FNP or Physician Assistant PA-C opportunity in upper saddle river, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 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
4 shifts per week- Full-Time APPs are not required to work weekend shifts. However, weekend shifts are available for those who would like the opportunity to pick up additional shifts.
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
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
Sign on Bonus of $15,000.00 for a FT position!
Base Salary Range: $145k-$163k
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: Full Time
Work Place Type: On-site
Category: Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants
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