Paramedic Ground Transport | ShandsCair | Variable

UF Health•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

Critical Care Ground Transport Paramedic (CCGTP) – 0.90 FTE Make a real impact where advanced care meets critical moments. Join an elite ground transport team delivering life-saving care to high-acuity patients across the region. 🌟 Why This Role Stands Out 0.90 FTE position – excellent work/life balance with near full-time benefits Critical care scope of practice using advanced protocols and skills Autonomous clinical decision-making with strong medical director support Opportunities for specialty certifications and professional growth Mission-driven organization where safety and patient outcomes come first Collaborative, high-performance team environment 🩺 What You’ll Do Serve as the lead clinician on an ALS Critical Care ground ambulance Perform advanced life support and critical care interventions for interfacility patients Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, triage, treatment, and evaluation during transport Practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy while following established medical protocols Document the full clinical process accurately in the patient care record Supervise and evaluate assigned drivers, ensuring safe transport operations Act as a clinical resource and mentor to team members, sharing expertise and best practices Communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital teams, and external partners Participate in community outreach and education initiatives Uphold and advance the mission, values, and safety standards of Shands Healthcare/ShandsCair

Requirements

Florida-licensed EMT-Paramedic (current and in good standing)
BLS, ACLS, and PALS required upon hire
Minimum 2 years of pre-hospital Paramedic experience
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Completion of a Florida-approved EVOC driving course
ITLS or PHTLS (preferred at hire; required within 1 year)
CCEMT-P, UFCCP, FP-C, and NRP (preferred; required within 1 year)

Nice To Haves

Experience in critical care transport
Instructor status in EMS certifications

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead clinician on an ALS Critical Care ground ambulance
Perform advanced life support and critical care interventions for interfacility patients
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, triage, treatment, and evaluation during transport
Practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy while following established medical protocols
Document the full clinical process accurately in the patient care record
Supervise and evaluate assigned drivers, ensuring safe transport operations
Act as a clinical resource and mentor to team members, sharing expertise and best practices
Communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital teams, and external partners
Participate in community outreach and education initiatives
Uphold and advance the mission, values, and safety standards of Shands Healthcare/ShandsCair