Flight Paramedic

PHI Health, LLC; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift bonuses

Annual safety bonus

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Health, dental, vision, retirement benefits

Job summary

PHI Health, LLC is looking for a Flight Paramedic to provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients during transport. The role requires an active paramedic certification and a minimum of three years of field experience in a busy pre‑hospital service.

We offer a competitive pay package, including bonuses and an annual continuing education allowance. Join our team to support healthcare in critical situations!

Qualifications

• Active paramedic certification in the state of employment.
• Minimum of three years current paramedic field experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP and PHTLS/ITLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive care to critically ill patients.
• Perform specialized functions and complex assessments.
• Document assessment and treatment information during transport.

Skills

Effective human relations skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field

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 understanding and applying the 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 and/or 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 a 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

• 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 certifications. NRP preferred.
• Instructor certifications preferred.
• Flight Pathology/Critical Care (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 for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
• Basic computer skills for e‑mail and electronic charting.
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre‑placement physical exam including functional capacity exam, drug screening, background screen, and maintain body weight below 235 pounds.

Schedule / Location

MED – Leesburg, VA

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive pay package with shift bonuses, annual safety bonus, annual employee bonus, shift incentives, and a sign‑on bonus up to $10,000. Clinicians are eligible for an annual continuing education allowance. Detailed benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and other standard benefits.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.