Paramedic PRN

vmsc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Holiday pay increase

IAFF Local 5021 membership

Job summary

VMSC Emergency Medical Services in Philadelphia offers PRN Paramedic opportunities, delivering high-quality emergency care to the local community. You will work per shift, staying mission-ready with ongoing training and adherence to Pennsylvania Paramedic Protocols.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and dedication to service, with competitive hourly pay and a strong culture built on Loyalty, Humanity, and Mercy. Join a long-standing organization making a difference today.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Paramedic certification and EMSVO endorsement.
• ACLS, PALS & Healthcare Provider CPR.
• IC 100, 200, 700 & 800 (online options available).
• A clean state driver’s license.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• A commitment to teamwork, safety, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-tier emergency medical care with professionalism and compassion.
• Live out our core values of Loyalty, Humanity, and Mercy.
• Stay mission-ready through continuous education and skills training.
• Be a trusted, visible resource to the Philadelphia community.
• Practice to the full scope of Pennsylvania Paramedic Protocols.

Skills

Pennsylvania Paramedic certification

EMSVO endorsement

ACLS

PALS

Healthcare Provider CPR

IC 100

IC 200

IC 700

IC 800

Clean state driver’s license

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork & safety

Job description

About VMSC Emergency Medical Services

VMSC Emergency Medical Services is a nonprofit EMS organization dedicated to making a difference one day, one call, one life at a time. Founded in 1933 by Dr. Frank Boston, a pioneering physician and veteran, VMSC has grown into one of Pennsylvania’s leading providers of mobile healthcare.

Our purpose is to deliver comprehensive mobile health services and innovative pre-hospital care to the communities of the Delaware Valley. We proudly serve Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Delaware Counties through emergency response, interfacility transport, mobile integrated healthcare, and community paramedicine. Beyond responding to emergencies, we are expanding the scope of EMS by providing preventive and primary care services, community health education, and continuous professional development for our personnel—ensuring that we meet the evolving healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

At VMSC, our people are our strength. Guided by our values of Loyalty, Humanity, and Mercy, we foster a culture where providers are supported, careers are developed, and every team member has the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Joining VMSC means becoming part of an innovative, compassionate team that is redefining what mobile healthcare looks like today and for the future.

Be the Difference in Philadelphia — Join VMSC as a Paramedic!

Looking for a career where every shift matters? At VMSC Emergency Medical Services, we’re redefining what it means to be a community-first EMS agency—and we want you on our Philadelphia team.

We’re hiring PRN Paramedics in our Philadelphia division, where you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care and strengthening the community we proudly serve.

What You’ll Do

• Provide top-tier emergency medical care with professionalism and compassion
• Live out our core values of Loyalty, Humanity, and Mercy
• Stay mission-ready through continuous education and skills training
• Be a trusted, visible resource to the Philadelphia community
• Practice to the full scope of Pennsylvania Paramedic Protocols

What You Bring

• Pennsylvania Paramedic certification + EMSVO endorsement
• ACLS, PALS & Healthcare Provider CPR
• Completion of IC 100, 200, 700 & 800 (online options available)
• A clean state driver’s license
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• A commitment to teamwork, safety, and excellence

VMSC is a proud recipient of the 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Aware for Compensation & Benefits.

Pay & Perks

• $38.00-$41.06/hour
• A chance to be part of a respected agency that’s been saving lives for over 90 years.
• Supportive leadership, ongoing training, and a mission-driven culture.
• Become a member of IAFF, Local #5021 with low monthly contributions.

Our Benefits Package (one of the most robust in the region):

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Accrue paid time off on an annual basis
• Increased pay for working on one of 8 holidays.