Community Paramedic

Wellstar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a skilled in-home community paramedic to support the Virtual Care at Home program.

Under Medical Director supervision, you will respond to home emergencies, perform assessments, IVs, phlebotomy, and coordinate care with the care team to ensure timely discharge planning and access to necessary supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Paramedic certification and relevant licenses required on hire.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Experience with in-home care and emergency response preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive in-home visits under Medical Director supervision.
• Administer medications, IVs, and perform phlebotomy per state protocols.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, discharge plans.
• Coordinate with care team for discharge, supplies, and community referrals.
• Document patient conditions and report to provider; adhere to policies.

Skills

In-home patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

IV setup and administration

Phlebotomy

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Paramedic Certification (PARA)

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):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• 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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