Community Paramedic - Acadian Health

JOB SUMMARY: Primarily responsibile 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  

EQUIPMENT: Computer, printer, copier, fax, phone, iPad, portable  radio, medical equipment utilized within Acadian Health programs.  

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.  

1. Perform physical and environmental assessments based on protocols specific to the patient.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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.  

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

10. Multi-task and make sound decisions in critical situations.  

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Current BLS and ACLS Certifications; PHTLS and PALS Certifications preferred

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

3. Ability to obtain Community Paramedicine (CP-C) certification or licensure in the state of  employment within one year of hire date.  

4. Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 

5. Demonstrated ability to provide effective coaching and leadership  

6. Demonstrated teaching and educational facilitation skills 

7. Ability to adhere to established standards for educational quality  

8. Familiarity with basic computer applications and functions 

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

10. 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 

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  

5. Obtain Community Paramedicine certification or licensure in the state of employment 6. Participation in the Acadian Health continuing education program  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Physical activities and the amount of time spent performing each while on this job: 

Weight lifting requirements and the amount of time spent lifting on this job: 

Vision requirements: 

X Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) 

X Distance Vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more.) 

X Color Vision (Able to identify and distinguish colors.) 

Peripheral Vision (Able to observe areas that can be seen up and down or to the left  

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and right while eyes are fixed on a given point). 

X Depth Perception (Able to judge distances and spatial relationships.) X Focusing (Able to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Specific situations that lead to environmental conditions can include hazardous materials,  electrical emergencies, vehicular accidents, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes,  industrial accidents, conditions affecting driving, settings where heavy equipment such as  extrication tools are in use, etc. 

Exposure to environmental conditions and the amount of time exposed to each on this job:

Noise level associated with this job: 

_X__ Moderate Noise (Ex: business office with typewriters and/or computer printers,  light traffic). 

___ Loud Noise (Ex: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment). ___ Very Loud Noise (Ex: jackhammer work, front row at a rock concert).