Community Paramedicine & Care Coordination Specialist

UVA Health; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability & Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plans & FSAs

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a Community Paramedicine Specialist to help patients successfully complete their health care plans in home and community settings. This role emphasizes reducing emergency department use and hospital admissions by overcoming barriers with tailored education and coordinated resources.

The position involves home visits, referrals, and collaboration with care teams, EMS providers, and community services to promote continuity of care and health literacy for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; extensive prehospital experience may be considered.
• 3 years of experience in a relevant clinical environment or as a released Attendant-in-Charge with a Fire or EMS transport agency preferred.
• Virginia EMT Intermediate (EMT-I) or EMT-Paramedic (NRP/EMT-P/Paramedic) required; Paramedics preferred.
• CP-C certification required within 12 months of hire; EVOC Level II or higher required to operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external referrals for program enrollment
• Review patients’ medical records for health history and recent visit encounters
• Conduct telephone outreach and home visits within a specified mile radius to build trust
• Provide education and reinforce discharge instructions and plan of care for medication adherence
• Perform physical assessments and escalate concerns to the care team or telehealth provider
• Provide emergency care within EMS scope as a certified provider when 911 is needed
• Conduct SDOH, PHQ, and Digital Health Literacy screenings
• Assess home environments and refer to internal/external services
• Assist with appointment scheduling and transportation needs
• Document encounters clearly in the medical record
• Track program metrics and outcomes
• Maintain safety as a priority in all care and travel activities
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Home visits

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Emergency care

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The University of Virginia is seeking a Community Paramedicine Specialist to help patients successfully complete their health care plans in home and community settings. This role emphasizes reducing emergency department use and hospital admissions by overcoming barriers with tailored education and coordinated resources.

The position involves home visits, referrals, and collaboration with care teams, EMS providers, and community services to promote continuity of care and health literacy for