Paramedic

Ottumwa-Regional-Health-Center; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Matching

Well-being Programs

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, IA is hiring a Paramedic for full-time day shifts (3x12, 7a-7p) with rotating weekends. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for well-qualified applicants.

You will perform technical skills per policy, provide compassionate care, and communicate clearly with patients and staff. Comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and 401(k) alignment support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred; graduate of a program in discipline; validated by current state licensure.
• EMT-P certification required; BLS/ACLS/PALS or PEPP within specified timelines.
• Experience as FR, EMT, or Paramedic preferred (paid or volunteer).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for others and self. Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure.
• Provides a positive first impression.
• Uses positive/effective communication with patients, visitors, associates and others; applies age-appropriate policies.
• Takes action to resolve customer complaints.
• Demonstrates integrity.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care empathy

Education

Associate’s degree Preferred; state licensure

Job description

OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

Paramedic

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus available to well qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12, Days (7a-7p), Rotating Weekends

Your experience matters

Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Paramedic joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®.

How you'll contribute

A Paramedic who excels in this role:

• Demonstrates respect for others and self. Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure.
• Provides a positive first impression.
• Uses positive/effective communication with patients, visitors, associates and others. Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
• Takes action to resolve customer complaints.
• Demonstrates integrity.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline; validated by current state licensure

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience (paid or volunteer) as a FR, EMT, or Paramedic preferred.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE :

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) within 6 months of hire date

More about Ottumwa Health Group, LLC

At Ottumwa Health Group, LLC, your experience matters. As part of a strong national network with a deeply rooted local heart, we offer the best of both worlds—national strength and resources, combined with the personal connections and community focus that make a difference every day.

EEOC Statement

Ottumwa Health Group, LLC is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.