Flight Paramedic

PHI Health, LLC; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,170; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $105,000

Shift bonuses

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

PHI Health, LLC is hiring Flight Paramedics in Redding, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for performing specialized functions, emergency treatment, and communication with internal and external customers. The ideal candidate has active paramedic certification and three years of experience in a busy 911 service.

Compensation includes potential annual earnings between $66,000 to $81,170, and a sign-on bonus up to $105,000. Additional benefits such as shift bonuses and continuing education allowances are also provided.

Qualifications

• Active paramedic certification in the employed state.
• Minimum of three years paramedic field experience.
• Effective human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assessments and emergency treatment of patients.
• Document assessment and treatment information during transport.
• Maintain effective communication with management and customers.

Skills

Active paramedic certification

Field experience in 911/pre-hospital service

Human relations skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Tools

BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, PHTLS/ITLS certifications

Job description

Overview

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With more than 80 bases across the country, we transport over 22,000 patients each year. We are seeking passionate Flight Paramedics to join our crew in Redding, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor‑wing, fixed‑wing or ground.
• Document appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Document accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
• Maintain and facilitate effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
• Participate in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
• Maintain 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.
• Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Maintain an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
• Clinically function under the licensure of the program's Medical Director; indirectly report to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and the National Director of Clinical Standards.
• Operate within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.

Qualifications

• Active paramedic certification in the employed state.
• Minimum of three years (five years preferred) of 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.
• Successful completion of 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, electronic charting, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre‑placement physical exam including functional capacity exam, drug screening and background screen.
• Maintain body weight below 235 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.

Schedule / Location

Redding, CA – 2/5 schedule rotation or 15/13 schedule rotation.

Compensation and Benefits

Potential annual earnings: $66,000 to $81,170 ($19.46 - $23.93 per hour). Location bonus up to 25% increases potential annual earnings to $82,500 to $101,462.50. Sign on bonus up to $105,000 (California candidates eligible for up to $52,500 plus overtime and double time earnings). Additional benefits include shift bonuses, shift incentives, annual safety bonus, annual employee bonus, and a continuing education allowance for clinicians.

Core Competencies

• Safe – Commitment to Destination Zero and zero incidents.
• Efficient – Focus on resource utilization and productivity.
• Quality – Commitment to excellent performance and reliable outcomes.
• Service – Dedication to customer, community and team service.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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.