Licensed Medical Staff – EMT/Paramedic
About The Position
Positive Leaps is seeking a PRN EMT or Paramedic for its West Chester location. The position involves conducting physical and psychological evaluations of children experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges. As part of each child’s support team, medical staff help children transition back to school or daycare and support progress in behavior and interpersonal relationships. The role provides hands-on support to children requiring additional assistance in a behavioral health setting. 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 listed as a 1099 independent contractor role. The employee must be willing to extend hours if a crisis arises and adapt to schedule changes.
Requirements
- Active State or National EMT Certification or a Paramedic credential.
- Must be at least 19 years old.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Willingness to extend hours if a crisis arises.
- Flexibility and adaptability to schedule changes.
- Reliability with 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, including 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, in collaboration 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, providing first aid or care and communicating with EMS staff.
- Interact with children in a professional and positive manner.
- 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 the confidentiality of children and families in treatment.
- Create an atmosphere of enthusiasm and commitment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible PRN scheduling around existing commitments.
- Opportunity for professional growth.
- Opportunity to contribute to children's care and safety and make a meaningful impact in the community.
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