Part -Time Community Paramedic- $30+ h/r PLUS $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team. The Community Paramedic (Mobile Medic) works closely with the after-hours Dedicated virtual care team providers and nurses to deliver a full scope of in-home health care services to patients in the Richmond, VA area. Under the telehealth provider’s direction, the incumbent provides a wide range of urgent and acute clinical interventions to patients in their homes in order to stabilize them. The incumbent in this role will be deployed to patient homes, travelling to patient's homes in the Greater Richmond area at the direction of our providers on our 24-hour telehealth care team. This is a full time position with a comprehensive benefits package. Mobile Medic is paid for the entire shift regardless of the number of deployments. Schedule: Thursdays 5:00PM-10:00 PM Fridays 5:00PM-10:00PM Saturdays 10:00AM- 8:00PM Hourly rate plus additional monthly car allowance provided ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: With provider guidance and direction, conducts one-on-one advanced, in-home health assessments with senior patients. This includes documenting vital signs and measuring relevant physical attributes as well as identifying cognitive, functional, medication and social challenges impacting patient’s health. Communicates health updates with the provider and virtual care team. Facilitates care plan execution and design to keep patient home, happy, and healthy, when able. Prepares patients for virtual examinations; performs routine screenings, including vitals, weight, EKG, etc. Assists provider with exams and explains treatment procedures and providers' instructions to patients, including facilitating video visits. Prepares and administers medications including IM and IV, changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures. Performs CPR when necessary. Performs non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic Point of Care lab tests. Interacts with EMS and emergency department personnel as necessary and with expediency, to coordinate emergency care for any presentation warranting an immediate trip to the hospital or advanced life support services. Creates and records detailed clinical documents for each patient, noting all medications, allergies, and medical conditions presenting. Documents contact information for each family member or friend serving as emergency contact. Documents and reports findings/actions to ensure encounters are accurately recorded and received by the provider as soon as administratively possible. Provides recommendations to provider within scope of license to address/reduce health risk. Maintains home visit supplies, equipment and stocks. Sterilizes instruments, practices OSHA safety standards, practices accurate, legal and ethical documentation at all times. As defined by Florida statutes and pursuant to medical protocols, policies and procedures set by the provider, administers appropriate patient care at the EMT/Paramedic skill level in emergency medical situations. Reports cases of neglect or abuse to Adult/Child protective services. Contacts law enforcement when appropriate. Educates seniors on aging and disability resources and other applicable social services. Recommends to provider and care team needed mental health interventions, leveraging community resources whenever possible. Coordinates fire rescue units, police and other community agencies making home visits. Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Advanced paramedic knowledge, skills and abilities in patient care and emergency response; resourceful in emergencies, with ability to direct and command personnel. Comprehensive knowledge of and familiar with community resources and social services available to help improve the health and wellbeing of patients. Comprehensive knowledge of and familiar with the definition of neglect and abuse for a vulnerable adult; must know how to report cases of neglect and abuse to APS and Law Enforcement. Comprehensive knowledge of HIPAA regulations and compliance standards. Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (her) systems. Familiarity with Primary Care pathways and chronic disease management. Exceptional interpersonal, customer service, conflict resolution, problem-solving, listening and communication skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Personal agility and adaptability; comfortable working through ambiguity that stems from an entrepreneurial environment. Skilled in phone, business systems and medical equipment Apply tot his job Apply To this Job