Community Paramedic – Mobile Integrated Health

Company Description EMS Unlimited is a paramedic-owned ambulance and medical transport company providing ALS, BLS, and Critical Care Transport across Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Arizona, Georgia, and Montana. Not to mention our national wildfire and disaster response team, plus other special projects that occur on a national scale. We operate on our values; on family, teamwork, optimism, and pride. The company was founded in 2012, started in a garage by a Paramedic. Since that time we have grown to be a leader in serving our team across multiple regions and projects - and we are not done. Job Description Job Description EMS Unlimited is preparring to launch a Community Paramedic / Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) program in Garfield County, we hope to start seeing patients in early 2027. We are seeking a new team member to join soon and to be a part of the building process before it goes live. This is a full-time Community Paramedic role. You will work out of a dedicated CP vehicle, see enrolled patients in their homes, and work alongside their physicians to close the gaps that send people back to the emergency department. You will practice under Colorado's Community Paramedic endorsement, CP protocols, and real-time telehealth access to a supervising physician. Who You'll See Patients recently discharged who are at high risk of readmission (CHF, COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, post-surgical)Frequent emergency department users and patients without a stable primary care connectionPatients living with chronic disease who need help managing it at homeOlder adults at risk for fallsPatients with behavioral health or substance use needs who need follow-up and connection to services What You'll Do Assessment and clinical care Complete a full in-home history and physical exam, including vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and 12-lead ECG acquisition and interpretationPerform point-of-care testing (i-STAT and glucose) and venipuncture/specimen collection as orderedUse point-of-care ultrasound within protocol and trainingProvide wound assessment and care, IV access, and medication administration under CP protocols and physician ordersRecognize decline early, escalate by telehealth consult, and arrange the right level of care (clinic, urgent care, ED, or EMS transport) when a patient needs more Post-discharge transitional care Make post-discharge home visits, typically within 24–72 hours of dischargeDo medication reconciliation: compare the discharge list to what is actually in the home, identify duplications, missed doses, and adherence barriers, and report discrepancies to the prescriberReinforce discharge instructions and confirm follow-up appointments are made and kept Chronic disease management and education Teach self-management for CHF (daily weights, fluid and sodium limits, symptom red flags), COPD (inhaler technique, action plans), diabetes (glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia recognition), and hypertensionTrack patient progress against care plan goals set with the patient's physician Safety, behavioral health, and social needs Complete home safety and fall-risk assessments and recommend fixesScreen for depression, substance use, food insecurity, transportation barriers, and caregiver strainConnect patients to behavioral health, social services, pharmacy, home health, and community resources Care coordination and documentation Communicate findings to primary care providers, case managers, and discharge plannersDocument every encounter and follow up on referrals until closedTrack enrolled patients, visits, and outcomes (ED visits, readmissions, goal progress) that the program reports to the stateHelp build the program: CP protocols, referral workflows, and monthly quality reviews Schedule Monday through Friday, day shift - specifics of the exact schedule are still be designedTravel throughout Garfield County during the shift, in a company vehicle Pay & Benefits $38.51–$45.98 an hour ($72K–$86K). They gave hires 6 months to earn the endorsement and pass the IBSC exam. That's a good local benchmark for the bracket you still need to fill. Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; free online CE and more - Total Rewards Qualifications Required Current Colorado Paramedic certificationColorado Community Paramedic endorsement completed within 2 months of hire; course and exam company-paidCurrent CPR/BLS and ACLSMinimum 2 years of paramedic-level field experienceProficient in 12-lead ECG interpretation, IV access, and venipunctureFEMA ICS-200 and ICS-700At least 21 years old, with a valid, clean driver's license and at least 2 years of driving experience (EMS Unlimited Driver Requirements)Able to work independently, manage a daily visit schedule, and communicate clearly with patients, families, and physiciansComfortable with electronic charting, telehealth video visits, and basic computer work Preferred National Registry Paramedic (NRP)PALS, PHTLS, AMLSCritical care certification (CCP-C or FP-C) or Colorado CCTExperience in home health, care coordination, behavioral health, or hospital/ED settingsBilingual English/Spanish Additional Information Additional Information Offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and physical ability exam, completed at company expense. EMS Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. Employment is at-will.