Community Paramedic

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Paramedic to provide in-home and community-based healthcare services. This role involves assessing patients' health status, managing chronic conditions, and addressing social determinants of health to improve overall well-being. The Community Paramedic will serve as a vital link between patients and community resources, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients by delivering personalized, holistic healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments to evaluate patients’ health conditions, social needs, and living environments.
• Manage chronic conditions through patient education, monitoring, and coordination with healthcare providers.
• Provide care tailored to where patients live, ensuring accessibility and comfort during interactions.
• Address social and basic needs by identifying social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes.
• Connect patients with appropriate community resources such as housing assistance, food programs, mental health services, or transportation support.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans that promote health stability and prevent unnecessary hospital visits.
• Document patient interactions accurately and maintain detailed records of assessments and interventions.
• Educate patients on health management strategies and promote adherence to treatment plans.
• Serve as an advocate for underserved populations by ensuring they receive comprehensive, culturally sensitive care.

Skills

• Strong understanding of chronic disease management and preventative care strategies.
• Excellent assessment skills with the ability to evaluate social determinants of health effectively.
• Compassionate communication skills for engaging diverse patient populations in their homes or community settings.
• Ability to connect patients with community resources and navigate social services systems.
• Knowledge of local healthcare resources, social services, and support networks.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation and care planning.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying patient needs and environments in a dynamic community setting.

Benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan with 8% employer match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• 1+ year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification - one of the following is required:

• NREMT EMT Certification
• NREMT AEMT Certification
• NREMT Paramedic Certification
• IBSC CP-C is required upon application or within 3 months of hire

Shift availability:

• Day Shift
• Night Shift
• Overnight Shift
• 2 Weekend Days are required per 2-week pay period

Work Location: In person

Bennington Rescue provides EMS response and interfacility transport, billing, and education services in Southwestern Vermont and surrounding communities. Our primary service area includes Bennington, Woodford, and most of Shaftsbury, Vermont. We provide mutual aid to the surrounding area in VT and NY. Our MIH service area includes all of Bennington County and areas adjacent in Vermont where patients using our regional hospital or federally qualified health center (FQHC) reside.