Community Paramedic- Project Lead

JOB SUMMARY : Primarily responsible for the care and management of the clients enrolled in an Acadian Health Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to environmental assessment, clinical assessment, interaction, and treatment of clients, including facilitating continuity of care by interacting with other members of their interdisciplinary care team. Responsible for participating in medical research and treatment modalities as directed by the Medical Director; and other operational support functions as assigned. Additional duties may include leadership roles and training / mentoring as assigned.

REPORTS TO : Acadian Health Operations Supervisor, Acadian Health Operations Director, and program Medical Director

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a general description of the essential duties and requirements common to positions of this type and may be subject to change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform physical and environmental assessments.

Function in non-traditional settings and provide non-emergency clinical care with a focus on chronic disease management.

Creates and maintains Community Paramedic schedule for assigned areas of operations and addresses any scheduling conflicts.

Oversees new hire orientation and training for all new employees which includes assigning appropriate training, administering assessments, completing skills checkoffs, and conducting driving safety education.

Ensures vehicles are in good working order, keeps vehicles clean and presentable inside and out, and keeps accurate inventory of vehicle supplies.

Leads an assigned community paramedic team and performs quality control audits regularly to ensure a high quality of care is being provided to patients at all times.

Work as an extension of virtual care teams under their direction as it relates to patient care and coordination of care.

Respond to crisis calls and provide clinical care as directed by protocol and medical control.

Conduct environmental assessments in support of the patient's plan of care; identify and report items / actions that contradict the plan of care.

Provide ongoing interaction with patients in the form of telephone calls and in-person home visits.

Provide disease-specific education to the patient and / or caregivers in verbal and written formats.

Regularly communicate with multiple agencies and other members of the Acadian Health team to facilitate continuity of care objectives; ensuring the patient is receiving all available services and proper follow-up. Examples include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, hospital case managers, social services, area council on aging, and other community service organizations.

Maintain timely and accurate patient medical records utilizing the electronic health record software.

Multi-task and make sound decisions in critical situations.

Participate in activities such as blood pressure or immunization clinics that promote Acadian Companies.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Acadian Health Operations Director or Medical Director.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Current BLS and ACLS Certifications; PHTLS and PALS Certifications preferred

Required licensure to perform as a Paramedic within the state of employment

Ability to either obtain IBSC Community Paramedic (CP-C) certification, state Community Paramedic endorsement (where applicable), or complete NEMSA Community Paramedic Essentials course completion within two years of date of hire.

Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to provide effective coaching and leadership

Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills

Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality

Familiarity with basic computer applications and functions

Team-oriented and able to work effectively and efficiently with others

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record in accordance with Acadian's driving and insurability policies

IF A CURRENT ACADIAN EMPLOYEE :

1. Recommendation from current OM and QIC

2. No significant clinical issues for the past one (1) year

3. Minimum of two (2) years direct patient care experience

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

1. Degree from an accredited college or university

2. Previous trainer or instructor experience

3. Previous Critical Care experience

4. Previous experience working in Mobile Integrated Health role

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS :

1. Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms

2. Ability to accomplish all task details, no matter how small

3. Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results

4. Ability to work under the pressure of meeting strict deadlines

5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS :

1. Orientation to job requirements

2. Completion of the Acadian Health clinical education program

3. Completion of ride along shifts with current Acadian Health staff

4. Clearance to perform issued by an Acadian Health Operations Supervisor, Operations Manager, or Operations Director

5. Obtain IBSC Community Paramedic (CP-C) certification or state Community Paramedic endorsement (where applicable).

6. Participation in the Acadian Health continuing education program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.