Ideal Community Paramedicine provider candidates will possess strong assessment, communication and customer service skills, have an understanding of chronic disease management and available community resources, be self motivated, demonstrate effective time management and the ability to work independently to complete all required tasks.
Community Paramedicine allows Paramedics, EMTS and LPNs to operate in expanded roles by assisting with public health, primary and preventative services for patients, underserved populations and the community. The goals of Community Paramedicine are to improve access to care and health outcome while preventing duplication of services.
Providers will complete one on one in-home visits after patients are discharged from the hospital, identify barriers to care and assist patients to overcome them, perform in home blood draws and wound care. The CPP will also make referrals to community resources, provide education and empower patients.
Required credentials include: PA Paramedic or EMT certification, LPN or PHRN, high school diploma, valid driver's license and CPR, ACLS, PALS. IBSC CP-C certification within 1 year of receiving CP training.
Preferred requirements include: Experience or training in Community Health, Public Health, Social Sciences or Case Management
Benefits include:Holidays off, 4 or 5 day work week, 176 hours of paid time off, medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer match, short and long-term disability, uniform reimbursement and educational opportunities.
Apply at: https://www.lemsa.com/employmentapplication.asp
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.50 - $27.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Multiple locations