Paramedic

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Location: Voorhees - 106 Carnie Blvd. Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 36 Job Summary: Performs scheduled in-home clinical care and post-discharge follow-up as part of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program. Performs home safety inspection, patient assessment, medication reconciliation, point-of-care testing, telehealth facilitation, and equipment setup to support safe transition of care and reduce readmissions. Position Responsibilities: Conducts comprehensive in-home patient assessments, medication reconciliation, and administers treatments within the paramedic scope of practice. Identifies clinical changes and documents plan of care. Completes accurate clinical documentation in the EMR/ePCR. Responds to quality assurance and medical oversight requests. Facilitates telehealth visits with providers, sets up and manages remote monitoring devices, and communicates findings to the interdisciplinary care team. Maintains MIH vehicles, durable medical equipment, and supply inventory; ensures infection control and equipment cleaning after each visit. Performs point-of-care testing and specimen collection (phlebotomy) per protocol and coordinates specimen transport/processing. Participates in patient/caregiver education, community outreach, and program improvement activities; cross-trains with hospital-at-home staff. Position Qualifications Required** :** Required Experience: Current NJ Paramedic certification: minimum 1 year field experience as an active paramedic required. Prior MIH, hospital-at-home, home health, or chronic care management experience or experience with telehealth/remote monitoring platforms preferred. Required Education: High school diploma or GED. Graduate of a recognized Paramedic Training Program. Training / Certification / Licensure: Current New Jersey paramedic certification issued by the NJ Department of Health Current BLS CPR certification (American Heart Association or equivalent). Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) or American Academy of Pediatrics PEPP certification. Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) certification. Valid driver’s license recognized by the State of New Jersey; driving record must meet insurance company standards. Must complete annual clinical competencies, Fit Test, PPD screening, AMOC training, and any other required training by designated deadlines. Required MIH/telehealth training: competency with telemedicine platforms, remote monitoring device setup, and documentation in the EMR Hourly Rate: $30.37 - $47.20The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr