A Paramedic administers basic or advanced emergency medical care and assesses injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
Mobile Health Specialist (Community Paramedic) Care2U is a fast-growing healthcare startup providing on demand, in-home, urgent, and acute care throughout Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs, and Westchester County, focusing on providing a patient-centered care experience. Our goal is to keep patients in their homes and out of the hospital. This job posting for a Paramedic at Care2U focuses on providing acute and urgent in-home care on an on-call basis, ideal for healthcare professionals who value patient-centered, flexible work.
Here are the main aspects:
Mobile Health Specialist (Community Paramedic):
Job Responsibilities Home Visits:
Conduct in-person home visits to manage acute illnesses and injuries.
Treatment & Collaboration:
Provide treatment in line with evidence-based guidelines and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including telehealth Emergency Physicians and care coordinators, to handle complex cases.
Risk Assessment:
Identify risk factors, such as medication compliance, limited mobility, impaired nutrition, fall safety, and social isolation.
Documentation & Compliance:
Maintain patient confidentiality, complete timely electronic records, and adhere to acute care standards.
Vehicle Requirements:
Respond on an on-call basis using a personal vehicle, with the option to use a Care2U vehicle when available and pick up necessary equipment from designated locations.
Requirements:
Education:
Valid NYS Paramedics Certification Experience:
3 years of experience in 911,
Interfacility or Community Paramedicine Certification:
BCLS, ACLS, NYS
Paramedic. Valid NYS drivers license
Physical Demands:
Daily use of PPE and electronic documentation. Frequent, prolonged standing, walking, and patient/equipment transfers. Ability to carry a 30-40 lb backpack during patient visits.
Compensation and Job Type:
Full-time:
$40 - $45 per hour. Inquire about traditional shift opportunities.
Medical Specialties:
Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Urgent Care, 911. Interfacility, Community Paramedicine.
Schedule:
On-call shifts with responses as needed. Once monthly scheduled shift to maintain proficiency. Attendance at staff meetings. This role is ideal for Paramedic professionals looking for a dynamic, flexible schedule and the opportunity to make a direct impact on patients' lives by providing in-home care that reduces emergency department visits. Join our exciting journey to change how patients experience their healthcare!
Pay:
$40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Application Question(s): What is your level of comfort with IV Placement? (From 1 to 10, with 10 being the most comfortable) Can you work 3 12 hour shifts a week? Do you have weekend availability?
