AirCare Paramedic, Mobile Integrated Health

Activa Home Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated AirCare MIH Hospitalist at Home Paramedic to join their innovative Mobile Medicine team. This full-time role involves conducting in-home medical assessments and providing care for patients, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication, you will work under the supervision of medical professionals, promoting high-quality patient care. The organization offers excellent benefits, including health coverage from day one, wellness incentives, and generous parental leave. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Day 1 Health Coverage

Wellness Incentives

Prepaid College Tuition Assistance

Paid maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Employer-paid retirement contributions

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification and A.A.S. in paramedic studies required.
• Three years of Paramedic Level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home medical assessments and care for patients.
• Document patient care accurately and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.

Skills

Direct and indirect patient care

Oral and written communication

Collaborative work

Evaluating communication

Building rapport

Carrying supplies

Professional communication

Electronic documentation

Learning additional skills

Operating a vehicle safely

Education

Paramedic certification

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in paramedic studies

Tools

Medical technology for patient assessment

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is eligible for a $7500 Sign On Bonus if eligibility requirements are met!

AirCare MIH Hospitalist at Home Paramedic, Full-time 12 hr. Days

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
• Education: Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

JOB SUMMARY:

Functions independently as a member of the Mobile Medicine Paramedicine team and is responsible for in-home medical assessments and care of ill and injured patients that meet the criteria for the Mobile Integrated Health program. Provides patient care while promoting safety and efficiency of Mobile Medicine operations. Performs under the direct supervision of the Medical Control Physician or Advanced Practice Provider who will provide online medical control or in accordance with specific treatment protocols approved for use by the MIH Paramedic.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program or an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in paramedic studies. Three years of Paramedic Level experience is preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and NC-OEMS certification as Paramedic required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas. Certified Community Paramedic (CP-C) provider credentialing required within 1 year of hire and maintained for the duration of employment.

Valid driver's license required, for duration of employment and a motor vehicle operator record acceptable to insurance carrier/underwriter for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Must be able to drive vehicles safely in all types of weather.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Respects patient rights and confidentiality and complies with all HIPAA and Atrium policies and guidelines with respect to patient confidentiality.
2. Provides accurate and legible documentation of patient care with attention to detail to accurately reflect assessment and interventions.
3. Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.
4. Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with Mobile Medicine policies and state regulations, as approved by the Medical Directors of Mobile Medicine and professional standards of care.
5. Interprets data, reads monitors, and responds with correct intervention to ensure optimum patient care, safety and recovery.
6. Participate in Mobile Medicine Performance Improvement activities.
7. Administer medications and IV solutions safely, correctly and per policy.
8. Maintains clean environment to include base and maintaining vehicles in a mission ready status. Accountable to check and verify established minimum transport vehicle supply levels, restock and clean at the beginning of the shift and as needed throughout the shift.
9. Maintains the ability to understand, utilize and efficiently integrate technology for longitudinal patient assessment, clinical interventions, physician consults, and data collection related to paramedicine.
10. Maintains an understanding of ethics as it relates to providing primary care evaluations and access across the spectrum of the patient population.
11. Maintains an understanding of cultural competency as it relates to providing primary care evaluations and access across the spectrum of the patient population.
12. Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with AHWFB Point of Care policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
13. Demonstrates high-level teamwork with other members of the Hospitalist at Home care team.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients in diverse stages of development, i.e. pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Builds/establishes rapport with Hospital personnel, providers, patients, and visitors
• Ability to carry supplies and equipment into patient's homes
• Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally via telephone and other automation devices
• Computer skills for electronic documentation of all patient care provided
• Willingness to learn additional skills needed to provide effective home care (Urinary catheter insertion, indwelling port access, Suture removal, PICC Line access, etc.)
• Performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedure and protocols
• Safely operates a vehicle in accordance with all traffic laws while carrying out assigned duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to highly stressful and crowded conditions
• Driving in all weather conditions
• Enters patient homes that may be unclean or unpleasant
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Required to wear PPE