Delivering the kind of care that we’d want our own family members to receive.
Who we are
We are doctors, we are nurses, we are family members
At Octiva our team has built a system to deliver the care that we would want for ourselves and our own families: patients receive quick responses and the highest quality care. Whether the patient is speaking to one of our psychiatrists in the emergency department or transitioning home from a facility we support, we are there for the patient around the clock.
Our Team
Marc Futernick, MD, FACEP
Emergency Physician
CEO
Dr. Futernick is a graduate of UCLA and Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at UCSF-Fresno. He served as Medical Director for over a decade at an urban trauma center. Dr. Futernick is Past President of the California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Dr. Futernick leverages his experience to create a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and exceptional focus on best outcomes for patients.
Jason Valle, FNP-C
Provider
Jason Valle, FNP-C , has been practicing nursing for 21 years in many medical specialties including emergency, intensive care, flight, and primary care. Jason has held leadership roles including departmental charge nurse and clinical manager of an emergency department.
After his time as a flight nurse, Jason studied to become a nurse practitioner. Over the last four years, he has practiced in many settings including urgent cares, emergency departments and primary care practices. It was during his tenure in a large, busy primary care practice that he noticed the need for transitional care for patients recently discharged from the hospital. Jason co-created an in-house coordination protocol for his recently discharged patients so they could be seen for follow-up in an expedited manner.
Jason graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and obtained his nursing degree from Pikes Peak College. His journey finally brought him to Boston where he attended Simmons University and completed his training.
Raquel Gonzales, RN
Manager of Triage and
After hours support
With a fresh perspective and a passion to serve her community, Raquel brings over 10 years of experience in the healthcare field. Having worked as a Registered Nurse in fast paced environments, including an emergency department, post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation, and a high-volume triage site, has prepared her for her role as Manager of Triage and Whole Clinic Care. Raquel aims to continue impacting and improving business development to build and maintain healthy relationships with all clients and offices. She strives to lead her team to influence patients’ lives and go beyond covering basic needs, furthering Octiva’s mission to transcend the medical, behavioral and social barriers that prevent patients from achieving success by leveraging telehealth technology and care.
“We are building something special here, something new.”
