Flight Paramedic

About the Role

Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports. The role involves applying specialized principles and techniques of flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground.
• Documents accurate and complete information for assessment, treatment, and billing during stabilization and transport.
• Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
• Participates in activities to support Public Relations (PR) and marketing efforts.
• Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role through mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions.
• Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Clinically functions under the direction of the program’s Medical Director through medical protocols and online medical guidance.
• Reports clinically to the program’s Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards.
• Performs within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.
• May serve as Preceptor, Base Educator, CQI Representative, Government Relations Representative, Membership Representative, Social Media Representative, or in other roles such as managing office supplies, PR/marketing, wellness, or safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Paramedic Certification in the state(s) employed.
• Minimum of three years (five years preferred) current field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and PHTLS/ITLS. NRP preferred.
• Instructor certifications preferred.
• FP-C certification within twenty-four months of hire.
• Flight or transport experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete the PHI Health Group education/orientation program.
• Effective human relations skills for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
• Must meet and maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy (body weight below 235 pounds).
• Basic computer skills for email, electronic charting, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
• Ability to communicate verbally, effectively, and clearly in person, by radio, and by phone.
• Must pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) and drug screening.
• Preferred: Candidate lives within a one-hour drive or sixty (60) miles from the base.

Pay

Competitive pay with a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to keep our teams happy, healthy, and invested.

Schedule

Based in Somerset, KY (MEDKentucky).

About Us

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, transporting more than 22,000 patients each year from over 80 bases across the country. We maintain an unmatched safety record and set the standard in the air medical industry with the best aviation, medical, and communication specialists. Our mission is to move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety.

For over 40 years, PHI Health has provided critical air medical transport services with advanced technology, rigorous protocols, and industry-leading safety programs. Our accident rate is well below the national average, and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award.

Core Competencies

• Safe: Absolute belief in the tenets of Destination Zero, aiming for zero accidents as the only acceptable outcome.
• Efficient: Focused on smart, responsible outcomes to maximize productivity and achieve sustainable profitability.
• Quality: Committed to excellent organizational performance producing reliable outcomes.
• Service: Dedicated to serving customers, communities, and each other.

Behavioral Competencies

• Drive & Energy: Ability to maintain a fast pace and continue producing during exhausting circumstances.
• Functional & Technical Expertise: Adds organizational value through unique expertise.
• High Standards: Drives continuous improvements and adoption of best practices.
• Initiative: Takes a proactive approach without needing prompts.
• Integrity: Acts ethically and honestly in all work activities.