Community Paramedic- Part-time

Acadian Health•Jacksonville, FL

13d•Remote

About The Position

Acadian Health is seeking an experienced Community Paramedic to provide hospital-level care in patients' homes as part of our Hospital-at-Home program. This role combines advanced clinical skills, care coordination, patient education, and technology to support patients recovering from acute illnesses and medical conditions outside of a traditional hospital setting. The Community Paramedic serves as the in-home clinical partner to a virtual care team, helping ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate is an experienced paramedic who is comfortable working independently in patients' homes, collaborating virtually with healthcare teams, and providing advanced patient care outside of a traditional hospital setting. Community Paramedicine, Critical Care, or Mobile Integrated Healthcare experience is highly valued. This position requires current Paramedic licensure and experience providing direct patient care in emergency, acute care, or pre-hospital settings. Candidates who are not currently licensed as a Paramedic or who lack field-based patient care experience may not be considered.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Current state Paramedic license/certification
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to obtain one of the following within two years of hire: Community Paramedicine (CP-C) certification, or NEMSA Essentials Course completion, or Community Paramedic licensure as required by the state
Strong communication and patient education skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote healthcare team
Comfort with electronic documentation and basic computer applications
Paramedic licensure
Experience providing direct patient care in emergency, acute care, or pre-hospital settings

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree
Previous Critical Care or Mobile Integrated Healthcare experience
Community Paramedicine experience
Instructor, educator, or preceptor experience
PHTLS and PALS certifications

Responsibilities

Deliver hospital-level care in patient homes for conditions such as infections, heart failure, pneumonia, and post-surgical recovery
Perform physical assessments, treatments, and clinical interventions according to physician orders and established protocols
Monitor patient status and identify changes that require escalation or intervention
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals
Serve as the on-site extension of the virtual care team
Communicate patient updates and clinical findings in real time to support care decisions
Educate patients and families on medications, treatment plans, disease management, and recovery expectations
Reinforce discharge instructions and promote adherence to care plans
Help patients recognize when additional medical attention is needed
Document assessments, treatments, and patient interactions accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
Maintain compliance with all program protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Ensure timely and complete documentation of patient care activities
Respond to urgent clinical situations in the home environment
Perform appropriate interventions within scope of practice and program protocols
Support continuity of care and help prevent unnecessary emergency department visits or hospital readmissions
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development activities
Assist with onboarding, mentoring, or training of team members as needed
Represent Acadian Health professionally within the community and healthcare system