Community Paramedicine 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 Community Paramedicine Specialist plays a key role in assisting patients to successfully complete their health care plans and achieve their health care goals by overcoming barriers they encounter in their homes and communities. Through interactions with patients in their home, the Community Paramedicine Specialist assesses individual health care needs, identifies barriers to success, and works collaboratively with a variety of internal (health system) and external (community) resources to develop individualized plans. The Community Paramedicine Specialist is responsible for providing tailored education to improve health literacy and promote continuity of care with patients’ health care team. The Community Paramedicine Specialist works to connect underserved populations with available resources and is particularly attentive to the social determinants of health (SODH) that may impact their clients. A primary goal is to reduce the dependency of patients on the emergency care system, including the 911 system, and to reduce overutilization of the emergency department (ED) and unplanned hospital admissions.

• Manages internal and external referrals for program enrollment
• Reviews patients’ medical record for health history and recent visit encounters
• Conducts telephone outreach and travels to home visits (within specified mile radius) to build trusting relationships
• Provides education and reinforces discharge instructions and/or plan of care to ensure patient understanding, including medication adherence
• Performs physical assessments and escalates concerns to patients’ care team, telehealth provider, or a higher level of care as needed
• Performs clinical interventions within scope of practice as ordered by care team providers
• Provides emergency care within scope of practice as a certified EMS provider while accessing the 911 system, when needed
• Conducts standardized screenings such as social determinants of health (SDOH), PHQ, and Digital Health Literacy
• Assesses home environmental conditions and makes appropriate referrals to internal departments and external agencies
• Assists with appointment scheduling and rescheduling, ensuring transportation needs are addressed
• Documents clearly and accurately in the medical record to close visit encounters
• Tracks programmatic metrics and outcomes
• Maintains safety as a primary responsibility throughout all aspects of care and travel
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred. In lieu of degree, extensive prehospital experience may be considered.

Experience: 3 years of experience in a relevant clinical environment or as a released Attendant-in-Charge with a Fire or EMS transport agency preferred.

Licensure

• Virginia Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate (EMT-I) or Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NRP/EMT-P/Paramedic) required. Paramedics preferred.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License (VA DL) required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Community Paramedicine Certification (CP-C) required within 12 months of hire through the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) or equivalent.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Level II or higher required to operate a vehicle within 90 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Job may require standing or sitting for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending/stooping. Proficient verbal and written communication, auditory and visual skills; Ability to lift/push/pull > 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, malodorous smells, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, noise, outdoor climate, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. Home visits may have less-than-ideal conditions or locations.

The pay range for this role is $23.77 - $47.53 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.