Community Paramedic

About the role

Med-Care Ambulance provides emergency medical services for 11 communities in Northern Oxford County, Maine. As a regionalized service we ensure that our communities are provided with exceptional care and service 24/7. Our EMS providers perform 911 emergency response, inter-facility transport and community paramedicine services within the rural communities. The organization has been a shining example of the regionalized model of service since 1988. Med-Care Ambulance is currently hiring a full-time Paramedic or an AEMT seeking paramedic licensure for a hybrid role providing in our Community Paramedicine program. Position Overview: In this hybrid role, you will deliver Community Paramedicine services—such as post-discharge follow-ups, chronic disease support, fall-risk screening, medication reconciliation, and health education—while also maintaining strong 911/transport skills with regularly scheduled ambulance shifts. System Information: Three ambulances staffed daily, two 24/7 and a third based on system demand. 48-hour work week with built in paid overtime for full-time employees (24-hour shifts on a 1 on 2 off, 1 on 4 off rotation). 50 employees with 14 full-time EMS providers and 3 administrative staff. Covering 11 communities over 550 square miles. Responding from a new 14,000 square foot central station built in 2014 with state-of-the-art classroom and crew quarters. Responding to over 4,200 calls per year split between 911 and interfacility transfers. Providing care in urban, rural, and wilderness settings. Career advancement opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled patient visits in homes and community settings to assess needs, obtain vitals, and provide protocol-driven care under medical direction.
• Support care transitions (e.g., post-ED or post-hospital follow-up), including symptom check-ins, medication reconciliation, and identifying barriers to recovery.
• Provide patient education and coaching related to chronic disease management (e.g., CHF/COPD, hypertension, diabetes), wellness, and prevention.
• Perform fall-risk screening and home safety assessments; connect patients with appropriate resources and referrals.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospitals, primary care, behavioral health, public health, and social service partners to coordinate care and reduce avoidable 911/ED utilization.
• Document assessments and interventions in the designated electronic system and complete required program reports/metrics.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, case reviews, and program development as needed.