Flight Paramedic

PHI Health•Rushville, IN

17h

About The Position

PHI Health is hiring a Flight Paramedic in Rushville, Indiana. Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, the Flight Paramedic provides safe, comprehensive care to critically ill or injured patients of all ages in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports. The role applies specialized flight-paramedic principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics while transporting patients by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground vehicles. The clinician works under the licensure of the program’s Medical Director and is responsible for practicing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services. The role indirectly reports to the program’s Manager of Clinical Services and the National Director of Clinical Standards. PHI Health describes itself as a leading U.S. air ambulance provider, transporting more than 22,000 patients annually from more than 80 bases. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and describes competitive pay, shift bonuses and incentives, annual safety and employee bonuses, and a continuing education allowance for clinicians.

Requirements

Active paramedic certification in the state of employment.
At least three years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911 or pre-hospital service; five years preferred.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and PHTLS/ITLS certifications.
Obtain FP-C within 24 months of hire.
Successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education and orientation program.
Effective human-relations skills for interfacing with personnel at all levels and external customers.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic charting.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, as well as drug and background screenings.
Maintain body weight below 235 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Five years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911 or pre-hospital service.
NRP certification.
Instructor certifications.
Flight or transport experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized functions and complex patient assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatments for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground.
Document accurate and appropriate assessment and treatment information during patient stabilization and transport.
Document accurate and complete billing information for patient transports.
Maintain and facilitate effective, timely communication with management and internal and external customers.
Participate in public relations and marketing support activities.
Maintain role-specific knowledge by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skills labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to care and transport of critically ill or injured patients.
Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Maintain active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
Practice under the licensure of the program’s Medical Director and within applicable local Department of Health Services regulations and scope of practice.