Indiana Flight Paramedic Pipeline

PHI Air Medical•Remote - Indiana, IN

About The Position

PHI Health is recruiting Flight Paramedics in Indiana as part of an evergreen posting to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future vacancies; an immediate opening may not be available. Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, the Flight Paramedic provides safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/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, and may involve transport by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground. The clinician practices under the licensure of the program’s Medical Director and is subject to local Department of Health Services regulations and scope of practice. The position requires completing PHI Air Medical Group education and orientation, maintaining certifications and recurrent competencies, and continuing professional education. Candidates must reside within or be willing to relocate to within 60 miles of a PHI base in Indiana.

Requirements

Active paramedic certification in the state of employment.
At least three years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
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/orientation program.
Effective human relations skills to interface 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, drug screening, and background screening.
Be able to lift up to 100 pounds as part of the functional capacity exam.
Maintain body weight below 235 pounds.
Reside within or be willing to relocate to within 60 miles of one of the company's Indiana bases.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide specialized assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground.
Document appropriate and accurate assessment and treatment information during stabilization and transport.
Document accurate and complete billing information for patient transports.
Maintain effective and timely communication with management, internal customers, and external customers.
Participate in public relations and marketing support activities.
Maintain knowledge for the flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions.
Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Maintain an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
Perform within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.