Community Paramedic
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- Conduct advanced in-home patient assessments, including physical exams, medication review, safety, and health education.
- Provide urgent / unscheduled patient medical responses.
- Provide Treatment in Place through protocols and physician collaboration.
- Provide support for chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, heart failure, COPD).
- Follow up with recently discharged hospital patients to ensure recovery and adherence to discharge plans.
- Provide ongoing clinical monitoring and interventions.
- Assist patients with access to social and community services.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to support and implement patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all assessments, interventions, and referrals.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and escalate care when needed.
- Participate in public health initiatives, health screenings, and community outreach programs.
- Educate and coach patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Respond to emergency 911 calls when appropriate to support the EMS system.
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Certified Paramedic (NREMT-P or NYS EMT-P Certification).
- Completion of a Community Paramedicine program, or Community Paramedic training will be provided for qualified applicants.
- BLS and ACLS, PALS certification required.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a field paramedic.
- Experience in community health, primary care, or public health is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse environments.
- Knowledge of chronic disease management and public health principles.
- Comfort with electronic medical records (EMRs) and mobile health technology.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to make clinical decisions in non-traditional environments.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations.
- Work is performed in patients’ homes, community centers, and other non-clinical settings.
- May involve exposure to environmental conditions such as inclement weather, animals, and unsanitary living conditions.
- Requires lifting, bending, and periods of driving or walking.
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