Flight Paramedic

PHI Health, LLC; Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Continuing education allowance

Annual safety bonus

Annual employee bonus

Shift bonuses and incentives

Job summary

PHI Air Medical Group seeks an experienced flight paramedic to provide safe, comprehensive care to critically ill or injured patients in pre‑hospital and inter‑facility transports. The role emphasizes specialized techniques, diagnostic skills, and thorough documentation in fast‑paced environments.

Requirements include active paramedic certification, 3–5 years of field experience, BLS/ACLS/PALS/PEPP and PHTLS/ITLS (NRP preferred), and a commitment to ongoing education and competency.

Qualifications

• Active paramedic certification in the employment state.
• Minimum 3 years (5 preferred) Paramedic field experience in 911/pre-hospital service.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP and PHTLS/ITLS; NRP preferred.
• Instructor certifications preferred.
• FP‑C within 24 months of hire.
• Flight or transport experience preferred.
• Complete PHI Air Medical Group orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment.
• Documents information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Documents billing information of patient transports.
• Maintains communication between management and external customers.
• Participates in PR and marketing activities.
• Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role through meetings, reviews, labs, rotations, and education sessions.
• Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Maintains active paramedic certification and other required certifications.

Skills

Human relations skills

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

BLS ACLS PALS/PEPP PHTLS ITLS NRP certifications

Bachelor's degree in healthcare field (preferred)

Instructor certifications (preferred)

Tools

Email

Electronic charting

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre‑hospital setting and during inter‑facility transports by applying specialized principles and techniques of flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor‑wing, fixed‑wing, and/or ground.
• Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
• Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
• Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
• Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
• Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Maintains an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
• Clinically functions under the licensure of the program's Medical Director.
• Indirectly reports to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and the National Director of Clinical Standards.
• Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.

Qualifications

• Must have an active paramedic certification in the state of employment.
• Minimum of three years (five years preferred) current Paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre‑hospital service.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP and PHTLS/ITLS; NRP preferred.
• Instructor certifications preferred.
• FP‑C within twenty‑four months of hire.
• Flight or transport experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
• Effective human‑relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
• Must possess basic computer skills for e‑mail, electronic charting, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare‑related field preferred.
• Must be able to pass pre‑placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds), drug screening and background screen.
• Must maintain body weight below 235 lbs.

Schedule / Location

MED

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Shift bonuses and shift incentives.
• Annual safety bonus.
• Annual employee bonus.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 (if applicable).

Core Competencies

• Safe – absolute belief in the tenets of Destination Zero.
• Efficient – focus on outcomes that are smart and responsible.
• Quality – commitment to excellent organizational performance.
• Service – dedication to the service of customers, communities and teammates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.