Lead Critical Care Paramedic - Ground Transport

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health ShandsCair is seeking a Critical Care Ground Transport Paramedic to serve as lead clinician on an ALS ambulance, delivering advanced life support and complex patient care across the region.

The role offers autonomous clinical decision-making with medical director support, opportunities for specialty certifications, and career growth within a respected academic healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Florida-licensed paramedic required.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS required on hire.
• Minimum 2 years pre-hospital paramedic experience.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• Florida-approved EVOC driving course completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinician on an ALS ground ambulance.
• Perform ALS & critical care interventions for interfacility patients.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, triage, treatment, and evaluation during transport.
• Document the full clinical process accurately in the patient care record.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned drivers, ensuring safe transport operations.
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor to team members, sharing expertise and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital teams, and external partners.
• Participate in community outreach and education initiatives.
• Uphold and advance the mission, values, and safety standards of UF Health/ShandsCair.

Skills

Critical care

Autonomous decisions

Team mentoring

Education

Paramedic license (Florida)

BLS/ACLS/PALS

EVOC certification

Job description

UF Health ShandsCair is seeking a Critical Care Ground Transport Paramedic to serve as lead clinician on an ALS ambulance, delivering advanced life support and complex patient care across the region.

The role offers autonomous clinical decision-making with medical director support, opportunities for specialty certifications, and career growth within a respected academic healthcare system.