Community Paramedic

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System seeks an experienced paramedic for in-home visits within the Virtual Care at Home program in Georgia. The role supports patients daily, under Medical Director supervision, and responds to home emergencies with comprehensive assessment and care.

The position requires paramedic licensure with ACLS/BLS credentials, a high school diploma, and several years of experience in paramedic services. It involves coordinating with the care team to ensure seamless care delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years paramedic services required or minimum 2 years Virtual Care Emergency preferred.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor.
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home visits to patients enrolled in the Virtual Care at Home program.
• Administer patient care per state protocols, including medication administration, IV setup, phlebotomy, wound care, and vital sign checks.
• Coordinate discharge planning, medical supply needs, medications, and referrals with the care team.
• Observe and report patient conditions and drug/treatment responses to the provider and care team.

Education

High School Diploma / GED General

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary

Provides comprehensive in-home community paramedic visits to patients in the Virtual Care at Home program under the supervision of the Medical Director. Functions as a member of the healthcare team that examines and provides care to patients on a daily basis. Respond to home emergencies and conduct an assessment and care for patients should they acutely decompensate.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Conduct comprehensive in-home visits to patients who are enrolled in the Virtual Care at Home program. Administers patients care that is consistent with state protocols including but not limited to medication administration, IV setup and administration, phlebotomy, dressing changes, and checking vital signs. Conducts patient education to the patient and family about their disease state, condition, and discharge plan. Coordinates with the care team for the care plan of the patient including discharge appointments, medical supply needs, medication needs, and other community resource referrals. Observes, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and/or significant incidents back to the provider and care team. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma / GED General

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• PARA - Paramedic

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 5 years paramedic services Required or Minimum 2 years Virtual Care Emergency Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

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