Rapid Response Paramedic (FEMA Support)

DOCS Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

DOCS Health seeks qualified paramedics to support FEMA disaster response with essential medical care during emergencies. These are part-time, as-needed positions, activated during deployments with 8-hour shifts and 24/7 coverage.

You will deliver high-quality healthcare to FEMA personnel and help maintain operational readiness in disaster zones. Applicants should have an accredited paramedics program, CPR/BLS and ACLS credentials, and a state license.

Qualifications

• Completion of a paramedics training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education.
• National Registry certification as a paramedic preferred. CPR/BLS, ACLS required.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent clinical experience as a Paramedic.
• Must hold an unrestricted license in a U.S. state, territory, or Commonwealth.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to FEMA personnel.
• Assess and prioritize medical needs of patients, ensuring timely treatment.
• Monitor patient conditions, document observations, and maintain medical records.
• Collaborate with healthcare and emergency response teams to coordinate care.
• Educate individuals on health and safety measures during disasters.
• Assist in setting up and managing clinical site in disaster areas.

Skills

Direct patient care

Prioritize medical needs

Monitor patient conditions

Team collaboration

Health and safety education

Adapt to changing schedules

Work under high-stress conditions

Positive multidisciplinary attitude

Emergency response support

Education

Paramedics training program accredited by CAC

Job description

DOCS Health is seeking to build a reliable network of qualified Paramedics to support FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) by providing essential medical support and assistant during emergencies and disaster response efforts. These are part-time, as-needed positions — but when activated, the role becomes especially vital in maintaining the health and operational readiness of those responding to national emergencies.

We are looking for Paramedics to provide services at FEMA disaster sites on full time/ part time temporary assignments. Services will be provided 24/7 as 8-hour shifts. You will play a crucial role in delivering quality healthcare services to FEMA personnel that are performing critical services in areas affected by natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies.

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Requirements

• Provide direct patient care to FEMA personnel.
• Assess and prioritize medical needs of patients, ensuring timely and appropriate treatment.
• Monitor patient conditions, document observations, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and emergency response teams to coordinate patient care and services.
• Educate individuals and communities on health and safety measures during disaster situations.
• Assist in setting up and managing clinical site in disaster-affected areas.
• Completion of a paramedics training program accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Educations.
• National Registry certification as a paramedic preferred. CPR /BLS, ACLS
• Minimum of 1 year of recent clinical experience as a Paramedic.
• Must hold an unrestricted license in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and work hours.
• Capacity to handle high-stress situations and work effectively in challenging and austere environments.
• Willingness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

Join our team and make a difference!

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.

Salary Description $28-32/hr.