Community Paramedic-Mobile Integrated Health

Reid Hospital & Health Care Services, Inc.; United States; Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Reid Health is seeking a Community Paramedic to join a grant-funded effort focused on strengthening EMS response, access, and system resilience. The position is authorized for a one-year funding period and involves day shift hours with a 40-hour work week.

The role provides primary care and advanced life support, works with other health professionals, and aims to expand access to health services in diverse populations including preventive care, chronic disease management and mental health

Qualifikationen

• Successful completion of a paramedic program.
• 3–5 years of experience in a busy 911 system.
• Indiana Paramedic License required; other licenses preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform primary care and advanced life support, including evaluation, treatment, and stabilization.
• Coordinate with physicians and hospitals; provide patient education.
• Complete home follow-up; monitor medications and vital signs as needed.
• Adhere to department protocols and physician orders; document care and outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

Paramedic program completion

Jobbeschreibung

Community Paramedic-Mobile Integrated Health 9328 Strengthen Emergency Medical Services Response, Access, and System Resilience (TRANSPO) Schedule: Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. 8:00am – 5:00pm

About the Position The Community Paramedic provides primary care and/or advanced life support, including medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of the ill and injured with the goal of reducing morbidity. Supports existing health services; provides integrated health services in partnership with other health professionals; extends access to health services delivery in underserved and general populations, including primary care, public health, disease management, prevention and wellness, mental health, and dental health; and performs other duties as required. This grant-funded position is authorized in one-year funding periods and is contingent upon continued grant funding, program requirements, and achievement of required outcomes. Grant funding may be renewed for additional periods; however, if funding is not renewed or otherwise becomes unavailable, employment in this position will end at the conclusion of the applicable funding period. Employment with Reid Health is at will, meaning that either the employee or Reid Health may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause, subject to applicable law. This Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $206,927,896.80 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Performs all primary job responsibilities listed for Paramedic.
• Must possess critical thinking skills.
• Possesses awareness of health care delivery systems and level of educational preparation of health care providers.
• Examines, screens, treats and coordinates health services for patients.
• Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care including, but not limited to, monitoring medication, dressing changes, and checking vital signs, drawing blood, administration of medications.
• Observes, records, and reports to physician, patient’s conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Conducts patient education, including but not limited to diabetes prevention/treatment, hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), falls assessment, injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, and nutrition.
• Completes a home safety assessment as needed.
• Administers patient care consistently with department protocols and physician orders.
• Coordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians and hospitals.
• Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the Community Paramedic Program.
• Communicates patient visits and needs to the Community Paramedicine Medical Director and/or the patients Primary Care Provider.
• Attend meetings as requested and available.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

• Successful completion of a paramedic program.
• Ideal candidate would have 3-5 years in experience in a busy 911 system.

Licensure & Certification

• Indiana Paramedic License required.
• Ohio Paramedic License not required, but preferred.
• National Registry certification not required, but preferred.
• Community Paramedic/Mobile Integrated Health certification within 2 years of hire.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.

Reid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit. The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health. It's more than a place to work. Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care.

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Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Reid Health. Therefore, Reid Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. This applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Employment with Reid Health is on an 'at-will' basis. This means that either you or Reid Health may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

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