About Cooper University Health Care Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings. Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers. Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children's Regional Hospital in Camden. Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for six years. More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper's facilities annually. Cooper's ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore. Cooper was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.
Short Description:
The Mobile Integrated Health Care (MIH) Provider will enhance the healthcare continuum through targeted in‑home care and care coordination. The MIH model expands the traditional role of EMS by shifting from a strictly emergency‑response framework to a proactive, preventive, and patient‑centered approach. The MIH provider operates as a mobile clinical resource that bridges gaps between EMS, primary care, hospitals, and social service agencies—ultimately improving outcomes for high‑risk and vulnerable populations, decreasing ED visits and readmissions and decreasing over-utilization of the 911 system. Responsibilities Conduct Comprehensive In Home Assessments. Identify medical, behavioral, and social needs in the patient's home environment. Communicate and Coordinate with Healthcare Providers. Relay findings to primary care, care managers, and specialty teams to help close care gaps. Coordinates access to community-based health services in underserved and general populations, including primary care, public health, community-based programs, disease management, prevention and wellness, and mental health. Identifies changes in patient status that require immediate initiation of 911 emergency services and/or communication with the appropriate Transitional Care member and/or other medical providers managing the patients care to determine treatment plans. Provides clinical care, up to NJ paramedic scope of practice, in accordance with NJAC 8:41 & 8:49 regulations and agency specific clinical protocols Serves, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as a natural bridge to support persons with SUD and their families in accessing care or support Provides follow-up, in partnership with a peer recovery coach/patient navigator, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to patients recently reversed with Naloxone and/or administered opioid partial agonist-antagonist Supports Chronic Disease Management. Monitors and reinforces care plans for chronic conditions such as CHF, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension and SUD. Provides post-discharge home visit, with the goal of reducing morbidity and hospital admission/ readmission. Provides education to first responders regarding resources available to SUD patients to better prepare them to provide this information to patients/families.
Experience Required:
3-5 years of experience required, in advanced life support (ALS) environment as a paramedic
Skills/Qualifications:
Communication-Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required Bi-lingual English/Spanish skills preferred
Education Requirements:
High School/GED required Bachelor degree required, in Healthcare or Public Health related field Degree requirement waived with paramedic experience of 10 years or more
License/Certification Requirements:
NJ Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) or Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) required, or eligible for NJ reciprocity. NREMT-Paramedic preferred. Community Paramedicine Certification (CP-C) required or obtain within 1 year of hire BLS, ACLS, PALS, EPC, or PEPP upon hire
Special Requirements:
Full time, 40 hours/week
Hours:
varies Cape May Courthouse Salary Min ($): USD $31.00 Salary Max ($): USD $53.00
