Ground Transport Community Paramedic
About the role
The Community Paramedic evaluates and treats patients, usually in their own home based on a previous diagnosis and under the direction of advanced providers, offering clinical expertise and education within their specialty and areas of study. They collaborate with Tele Hospitalists, physicians, APPs, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and patient placement teams to manage care of patients in their home environment and for transfers.
Responsibilities
- Treats patients based on their diagnosis and medical direction in the patients home
- Affords assistance with medication administration and education
- Coordinates all mobile imaging, labs and orders
- Organizes logistics for provider and admission order sets for Hospital Level Care at Home patients
- Functions as a clinical expert in problem solving for home equipment, meds and needs to ensure high level care is achieved
- Functions as a definitive resource for all ancillary services, providers, and patients
- Affords assistance with education for patients and provides health-related educational opportunities
- Evaluates patients for various social determinants of health
- Builds standing relationships with patients who are seen in multiple successive days
Requirements
- Successful completion of Paramedic course
- Must obtain Paramedic license in state of operation within 120 days
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Current valid driver license in good standing
- Three years of clinical care experience
Qualifications
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
- Paramedic National Registry Certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (must obtain within 120 days of hire and maintain throughout employment)
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (must obtain within 120 days of hire and maintain throughout employment)
- Attendance License (Before start of employment)
Skills
- Patient Care & Coordination
- Medical Surgical Medicine
- Clinical Experience
- Clinical Evaluations
- Care Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Resource Coordination
- Patient-Provider Relationship Building
Benefits
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $24.30 - $37.52
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40