Job Description:
Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. A Community Paramedic is responsible for caring for vulnerable patients in their home or other community settings to provide health promotion, disease management, care transitions, education and other services as needed. Will work alongside emergency medical services, emergency department, and primary care physicians in both the clinic and hospital setting to identify patients who could benefit from community paramedic services. The community paramedic will work under the license of the medical director utilizing established written protocols in conjunction with the patient's primary care physician and the patient's established care plan.
Education Qualifications:
No educational requirement.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
State licensure/certification as a Community Paramedic
CPR Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate
Must meet driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer (non-patient transport)
State background check must provide clearance to work with vulnerable adults
Current (valid) US/State driver's License
Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:
. Health Insurance
. Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
. Paid Time Off
. 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
. Life and Disability Insurance options
. Adoption Assistance
FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
varies
Shift End Time
varies
Weekends
as needed
Holidays
Yes
Call Obligation
Yes
Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia
It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.
