Community Paramedic

Job Summary
QuikMedic is seeking experienced, highly motivated individuals to fill the position of Community Paramedic. The Community Paramedic is responsible for in-home assessment and treatment of patients enrolled in the WellBe Senior Medical Programs.

What is Community Paramedicine?
WellBe Senior Medical’s Complete Care model provides comprehensive, well-coordinated and multidisciplinary in-home care to the medically fragile. As part of the complete care model, Community Paramedicine services may be required in the patients home and this joint scope of services provides for the provision of Paramedic services to WellBe Senior Medical Patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in accordance with clinical operating policies, statewide protocols, and accepted standards of care
• Attend to all patients in a courteous, professional manner
• Attend Community Paramedic Training as well as WellBe equipment/device training in accordance with QuikMedic Training Program within a week of hiring. Ongoing training to be expected and additional skills will be added as needed.
• Operate the community vehicle in accordance with safety rules and regulations; company policies and procedures; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and statutes
• Complete an equipment checklist at the beginning of each assigned shift. Inspect and clean the assigned vehicle and all equipment. Ensure compliance with minimum stock requirements, proper function and cleanliness of all equipment. Report all of this prior to each shift and send to Operations Supervisor.
• Keep a continuity of the ‘As it should be’ checklist throughout workday.
• Monitor remote patient tracking and respond as appropriate in a timely manner.
• Participate in discharge planning of WellBe patients
• Complete initial in-home assessments and on-going home visits as appropriate for all patients enrolled in the program
• Complete and submit all documentation/paperwork requirements daily
• Ensure deployed WellBe devices are tracked and in good working order at all times
• Utilize a Home Safety Checklist prior to patient care and report the form to Operations Supervisor
• Must be able to maintain a reliable attendance record including coming to work on time.
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines with QuikMedic and WellBe.
• Maintain all required certifications as an active EMS provider and supply the Area Manager with valid copies of all certifications and driver’s license prior to their expiration dates as well as submit a copy of driver’s license for the yearly MVR pull.
• Read department SOP’s and sign compliance form and confidentiality agreement
• Read and understand QuikMedic protocols.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Fully state certified as a Paramedic as defined by the State of Pennsylvania