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 as a medical professional on disaster response team.
- Provide critical medical care in disaster zones.
- Deploy internationally on short notice.
- Work in challenging and fast-paced environments.
- Share Christ's love while providing aid.
About the role
Disaster Assistance Response Team (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?
Samaritan's 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.
- Critical Care NP/PA: Responsible for providing clinical care to patients in severe or unstable condition during an international DART medical response.
- 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.
- Internal Medicine NP/PA: Responsible for providing clinical care to patients of all ages during an international DART medical response.
- 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.
- CRNA: Responsible for providing respiratory and anesthesia care to pre-op, surgical, and post-op patients undergoing surgical treatment.
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 and Experience:
- 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
- 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
- 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 Relief
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
- Pediatric Care
- Midwifery
- Anesthesia
- International Health
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Skills & topics
- Physician Assistant
- Nurse Practitioner
- CRNA
- Midwife
- Disaster Relief
- International Health
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
- Pediatrics
- On-Call
- Medical Response
- Christian Aid
- Global Health
- Field Operations
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in relevant medical specialties (Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Pediatrics, etc.) and any international or disaster relief work. Emphasize your availability for short-notice deployments.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Clearly articulate your passion for serving in disaster zones and how your skills align with Samaritan's Purse's mission. Mention your personal relationship with Jesus Christ as a core qualification.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your clinical experience, your ability to work under pressure in challenging environments, and your commitment to the organization's faith-based mission.
- Demonstrate adaptability: Showcase your flexibility and willingness to deploy to unstable and insecure areas, as well as your ability to work effectively in cross-cultural teams.
Technical preparation
Review advanced practice protocols.,Refresh emergency and critical care skills.,Familiarize with tropical medicine basics.,Practice cross-cultural medical communication.
Behavioral questions
How do you handle high-stress situations?,Describe a time you worked in a team.,How do you adapt to new environments?,Why do you want to serve in disaster relief?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) at Samaritan's Purse?
- The DART at Samaritan's Purse focuses on meeting the critical needs of victims of war, poverty, famine, disease, and natural disasters by providing essential aid like water, food, shelter, and medical care, all while sharing the Christian faith.
- What are the deployment expectations for a DART Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse?
- DART members are on-call and can be deployed with little to no warning for immediate 3-4 week periods, 1-2 times per year. Deployments can be to dangerous places with challenging living conditions and long work days.
- What specific medical specialties are sought for the DART program?
- Samaritan's Purse seeks various medical professionals including Emergency Medicine NP/PA, Critical Care NP/PA, Pediatric NP/PA, Internal Medicine NP/PA, Midwives, and CRNAs, each with specific responsibilities during international DART medical responses.
- What are the core qualifications for serving with the DART?
- Key qualifications include maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, being available for short-notice deployments, having experience in developing countries, willingness to work in unstable areas, and strong teamwork skills, especially cross-culturally.
- Is there a minimum experience requirement for NP/PA and CRNA roles on the DART?
- Yes, NP/PA and CRNA roles require a minimum of two years of experience in a relevant specialty within the last five years, along with current active licensure.
- What specific experience is required for Midwife roles on the DART?
- Midwives need a minimum of two years of independent practice experience, completion of at least 400 hours of well-woman care, and current active licensure or certification.
- Does Samaritan's Purse provide compensation and cover expenses during DART deployments?
- Yes, while deployed, Samaritan's Purse provides compensation and covers all response-related living and travel costs for DART members.
- What is the employment status of a DART member?
- DART members are contracted 'on-call' employees. Their pay is activated only when they are deployed to a response.
- Can I apply for this DART Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse role if I don't have international experience?
- While demonstrated travel, volunteer, or work experience in developing countries is preferred, Samaritan's Purse may consider candidates with strong clinical skills and a willingness to learn and adapt to challenging international environments. Highlight transferable skills in your application.
- What is the role of faith in this position with Samaritan's Purse?
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and being a consistent witness for Him are essential qualifications for all roles at Samaritan's Purse, including the DART. The organization's mission is rooted in sharing God's love through His Son.