Licensed Medical Staff – EMT/Paramedic

Positive Leaps•West Chester, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Positive Leaps is seeking a qualified PRN EMT or Paramedic for its West Chester location. The role involves conducting physical and psychological evaluations of children facing behavioral and emotional challenges and supporting their care and safety. Medical Staff members contribute to children’s transition back to school or daycare and support improvements in their behavior and interpersonal relationships. This position offers the opportunity to apply medical expertise in a behavioral health setting while working around existing commitments. The schedule is PRN, Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled as needed between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The position is identified as a 1099 independent contractor. Compensation is $25–$28 per hour, depending on experience. The work involves potential exposure to blood and body fluids, direct interaction with physically aggressive children, and loud noise such as repeated or prolonged screaming and crying.

Requirements

Active State or National EMT certification or Paramedic credential.
Must be at least 19 years old.
Excellent documentation skills.
Willingness to extend hours if a crisis occurs.
Flexibility and adaptability to schedule changes.
Reliability in documentation and adherence to expectations.
Willingness to collaborate with internal and external team members.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct business with ethical, legal, and moral integrity.
Observe and complete physical and psychological assessments of children following high-level behavioral interventions (safe room orders), in accordance with policy and OMHAS expectations and standards.
Document and report observations, physical and psychological status, and intervention assessments on agency forms for the State of Ohio.
Support high-level behavioral interventions ordered by psychiatric staff, collaborating with trained agency staff.
Assess on-site injuries and complete State Incident Reports.
Assess unwell children to determine whether they need to leave daily programming.
Audit on-site First Aid kits and coordinate maintenance of supplies.
Coordinate with emergency services during crises as needed, including providing first aid or care and communicating with EMS staff.
Interact with children professionally and positively.
Adhere to the Positive Leaps Model of care and all Positive Leaps policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with parents, peers, supervisors, and visitors, while maintaining confidentiality of children and families in treatment.
Create an atmosphere of enthusiasm and commitment.
Perform other duties as assigned.