DART - Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nurses
Samaritan's Purse · United States
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $75,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Serve on international disaster response team.
- Provide critical medical care to victims.
- Deploy on short notice globally.
- Work in challenging, fast-paced environments.
- Share Christ's love with those hurting.
About the role
DART Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nurses
Are you a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Midwife, or CRNA who thrives under pressure and has a heart for sharing the love of Christ with those who are hurting?
Samaritans Purse is seeking medical professionals to serve on our Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART). The Samaritans Purse DART program is committed to meeting the critical needs of victims of war, poverty, famine, disease, and natural disaster. We stand ready to respond at a moments notice whenever and wherever disaster strikes. The DART specializes in providing water, food, shelter, and medical care while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
As deployments occur with little or no warning, DART members must have a flexible schedule and availability to deploy. DART members can be deployed to dangerous places, the living conditions can be challenging and the work days long and hard. However, Samaritans Purse believes in being the first on the ground in order to serve and help those who have suffered through a catastrophic event in the name of Jesus Christ.
How Serving On The DART Roster Works
DART members are contracted "on-call" employees. Their pay is activated when they are deployed to a response. Practically, this means that they have careers and life circumstances separate from DART, but when Samaritans Purse initiates a response, we call available DART members to respond and deploy. While a DART member is deployed, Samaritans Purse provides compensation and covers their response-related living and travel costs.
Overview Of Midlevel Provider DART Roles
- Emergency Medicine NP/PA: Responsible for providing clinical care to patients in emergency and triage settings during an international DART medical response. This may include care of patients in a fast-paced hospital or an outpatient setting.
- Critical Care NP/PA: Responsible for providing clinical care to patients in severe or unstable condition during an international DART medical response. This may include care of ICU-level patients in a hospital or specialized programs such as Respiratory Care Units.
- Pediatric NP/PA: Responsible for providing clinical care to pediatric patients in both out-patient clinics and in-patient hospital settings during an international DART medical response. This may include care of pediatric trauma patients in an emergency setting.
- Internal Medicine NP/PA: Responsible for providing clinical care to patients of all ages during an international DART medical response. This may include care of patients in a fast-paced hospital, an outpatient, or a mobile medical setting.
- Midwife: Responsible for the initial evaluation of a pregnant patient, as well as ongoing evaluation and care of all OB patients through their discharge during an international DART medical response. This may include women presenting for routine antenatal care, women of childbearing age presenting with gynecological concerns, as well as care of newborns.
- CRNA: Responsible for providing respiratory and anesthesia care to pre-op, surgical, and post-op patients undergoing surgical treatment. This may include care of trauma patients in an emergency setting.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must maintain a personal relationship with and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, as well as able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
- Available on short notice for immediate 3-4 week deployment, 1-2 times/year
- Able to serve within a very fast-paced environment, 7 days/week for extended hours while on deployment
- Demonstrated travel, volunteer or work experience in developing countries
- Willingness to work in unstable, insecure areas
- Able to work as a member of a team, particularly cross-culturally
- Teaching Experience Desirable, But Not Required
- Highly detail-oriented in all areas of work
NP/PA & CRNA Additional Qualifications
- Minimum of two years experience as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse in the setting of a relevant specialty is required
- Clinical Experience Within The Last Five Years Is Required
- Completion of accredited training as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist specializing in applicable field
- Current active licensure from sending jurisdiction
Midwives Additional Qualifications
- Minimum of two years independent experience as a Midwife without direct clinical supervision is required.
- Completed at least 400 hours providing well-woman care (e.g. family planning, annual gynecologic exams, sexually transmitted infections, etc).
- Completion of accredited training program as a Midwife, Nurse-Midwife, or Professional Midwife
- Current active licensure or certification as a Midwife in sending jurisdiction.
- Masters Degree Preferred, But Not Required
Key skills/competency
- Disaster Response
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
- Pediatric Care
- Internal Medicine
- Midwifery
- Anesthesia
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Medical Triage
- Clinical Care
Skills & topics
- Physician Assistant
- Advanced Practice Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
- CRNA
- Midwife
- Disaster Response
- International Aid
- Medical Missions
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
- Pediatric Care
- Internal Medicine
- Christian Ministry
- On-Call
- Contract
How to get hired
- Understand Mission and Values: Thoroughly review Samaritan's Purse's mission statement and Statement of Faith to align your personal values with the organization's Christian ethos.
- Tailor Your Resume: Emphasize your experience in relevant medical specialties (Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Midwifery, CRNA), volunteer work in developing countries, and your ability to work under pressure.
- Highlight Availability and Flexibility: Clearly state your readiness for immediate deployment on short notice for 3-4 week periods, 1-2 times per year, and your willingness to work in challenging conditions.
- Showcase Cross-Cultural Skills: Provide examples of your experience working in diverse teams and unstable, insecure areas, demonstrating your adaptability and cross-cultural competency.
- Prepare for Faith-Based Questions: Be ready to discuss your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how you demonstrate your faith through service.
Technical preparation
Review advanced medical protocols for specialty.,Practice emergency response scenarios.,Familiarize with international health standards.,Update clinical skills in relevant areas.
Behavioral questions
Discuss handling pressure during a crisis.,Share experience working in diverse teams.,Describe adapting to challenging conditions.,Explain your motivation for Christian service.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the typical deployment lengths for a DART Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse at Samaritan's Purse?
- DART members are typically deployed for immediate 3-4 week periods, one to two times per year. Flexibility is key as deployments can be for extended hours and demanding conditions.
- Does Samaritan's Purse require specific religious beliefs for the DART Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse role?
- Yes, Samaritan's Purse is a Christian organization. Candidates are required to maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Him, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A deep understanding of their Statement of Faith is essential.
- What kind of medical experience is most valuable for the DART Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse position?
- The role values experience in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Midwifery, or as a CRNA. A minimum of two years of relevant specialty experience and clinical experience within the last five years is required for NP/PA and CRNA roles. Midwives need two years of independent experience.
- Is there an age requirement for DART Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nurses at Samaritan's Purse?
- While not explicitly stated, the demanding nature of deployments to unstable and dangerous areas, coupled with the need for a mature personal relationship with Christ, suggests candidates should be adults capable of handling such responsibilities.
- What are the living conditions like during a DART deployment for a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse?
- The job description states that living conditions can be challenging. DART members are expected to work in unstable, insecure areas and adapt to demanding environments while on deployment.
- How is compensation handled for DART Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Nurses?
- DART members are contracted 'on-call' employees. Compensation and response-related living and travel costs are covered by Samaritan's Purse once a deployment is initiated and the member is activated.
- What is the difference between the various NP/PA roles within the DART program?
- The roles are specialized: Emergency Medicine NP/PA for triage and emergency care, Critical Care NP/PA for unstable patients, Pediatric NP/PA for children, and Internal Medicine NP/PA for general patient care across ages. Midwives focus on OB patients, and CRNAs provide anesthesia and respiratory care.
- Is prior international volunteer or work experience a requirement for the DART Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse role?
- Demonstrated travel, volunteer, or work experience in developing countries is a key qualification for this role, indicating a familiarity with diverse and potentially challenging environments.