Advanced Practice Paramedic

Description

:The Advanced Practice Paramedic provides detailed in-home evaluation of the patient’s needs, executes a comprehensive care plan at the direction of the patient’s primary care physician, EMS medical director, and EMS administrative director in an effort to improve health, improve appropriate access, and reduce cost for the patient and the health care system. The Advanced Practice Paramedic has an advanced knowledge base and diagnoses and provides care for a broad range of medical conditions providing advanced level of care including evaluation and assessment, testing, and treatments.

Education
▪ Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
▪ Required: 2 years’ experience a field medic
▪ Preferred: 5 years’ experience as field medic
Skills
▪ Must be 18 years of age
▪ Strong verbal communication skills
▪ Technical writing skills
▪ Critical thinking skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ Required: Licensed EMT-P or E.M.T. - CP with Community Paramedicine Endorsement and a valid Missouri driver’s license.
▪ Required: MO Community Paramedic Certification must be obtained within 4 months of hire
▪ Preferred: CCEMTP or equivalent.