Community Paramedic - Full Time

Osageamb; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Osage Ambulance District is seeking a Community Paramedic focused on patient-centered, non-emergent care in homes and community settings. The role expands traditional paramedic practice with preventive care, education, and coordination with healthcare partners.

The position reports to the Medical Director and emphasizes mobility, communication, and collaboration to improve access to care and reduce unnecessary ED visits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Missouri Paramedic license with valid BLS/ACLS/PALS.
• Experience in community paramedicine, EMS, home health, or care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home and community-based patient assessments and follow-up visits.
• Perform health screenings and medication reconciliation.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and social services.
• Document encounters accurately in electronic records.
• Participate in quality improvement and outreach programs.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Missouri Paramedic License

BLS CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

PHTLS Certification

Community Paramedicine certification

Tools

ePCR/EHR systems

Job description

The Community Paramedic provides patient-centered, non-emergent healthcare services in homes and community settings to improve access to care, support chronic disease management, and reduce unnecessary emergency department utilization. This role expands traditional paramedic practice through preventive care, patient education, care coordination, and collaboration with healthcare and social service partners.

Under the direction of the Medical Director and according to the protocols, procedures, and policies of Osage Ambulance District, the Community Paramedic performs direct patient care, including assessment, evaluation, and basic and advanced medical rescue to access, stabilize, evacuate, and transport a patient to an appropriate destination according to the goals of Osage Ambulance District, Standard of Care, and Employee Code of Conduct. Paramedics also perform clerical and maintenance duties and, where approved as an FTO, precept EMT and paramedic students. Performs related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements

Unimpaired mobility: Must be able to respond quickly to an ambulance, access patients in difficult terrain, climb stairs, and work in close and dangerous environments such as damaged vehicles. Must be able to carry equipment and patients with a partner.

Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities such as CPR, lifting, and moving equipment and patients in a variety of environmental conditions. Must be able to perform required medical skills and techniques.

Must have correctable vision acceptable for day and night operation of emergency vehicles, color acuity adequate for determination of skin and blood color, and the ability to read medication dosages on drug labels and syringes.

Must be able to hear and understand information provided by patients, family members, or bystanders; hear breath sounds and accurately determine auscultated blood pressures; differentiate separate conversations in active, distracting environments; and hear and understand radio traffic when responding with lights and sirens.

Must be able to speak and enunciate clearly at a level audible to others in loud conditions, communicate clearly in stressful situations, and verbally communicate with patients, families, and other emergency services personnel.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home and community-based patient assessments and follow-up visits.
• Perform health screenings, wellness checks, and medication reconciliation.
• Support management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, CHF, COPD, asthma, and hypertension.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on disease management, medications, and injury prevention.
• Identify social determinants of health and connect patients with community resources.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and EMS providers.
• Perform post-discharge follow-ups to reduce hospital readmissions.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Document patient encounters accurately in electronic health records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, outreach programs, and data collection efforts.
• Maintain compliance with protocols, standing orders, and regulatory requirements.

Physical Requirements

Physical demands are attached, plus pushing, pulling, and gripping at 50 lbs. or more; pinching up to 20 lbs.; and occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Equipment Used

Mobile and portable communications equipment, monitor/defibrillator/pacer, approved stretcher, stair chair, backboard, scoop-type device, variety of bags and kits, assigned ambulance, computer, fax machine, printer, and other office-related equipment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Shift Availability: Full-time Community Paramedics work a Monday–Friday, 8-hour day schedule.

Work Location: In person

EducationHigh school or equivalent (Required)License/CertificationValid Driver’s LicenseMissouri Paramedic LicenseBLS CPR CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationPALS Certification (Preferred)PHTLS CertificationCommunity Paramedic certification or completion of an approved Community Paramedicine program (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skillsPrior experience in community paramedicine, EMS, home health, or care coordinationExperience working with high-risk, underserved, or vulnerable populationsFamiliarity with chronic disease management and preventive care modelsExperience with electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) or EHR systems