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Mercy Flights is hiring for a community Paramedic (MIH)
Position Summary
The Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) Paramedic works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide proactive, post-hospital, and community-based care in non-traditional settings. This role focuses on continuity of care through in-home visits, patient assessments, clinical and social screenings, patient education, and coordination with healthcare and community partners. The MIH Paramedic functions independently while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, and community agencies to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary emergency department utilization.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Non-traditional care settings including patient homes and community locations
- Shift work includes seven 12-hour shifts in a two-week period
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate degree in Paramedicine or equivalent education required for Oregon Paramedic licensure
- Bachelor’s degree in health, human services, or related field preferred
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years as a Paramedic/EMT-Intermediate on a 911 transporting ambulance or equivalent community health experience
- Behavioral or mental health experience preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Valid Oregon Paramedic License or/ EMT-Intermediate License and National Registry Paramedic certification
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS or PEPP certifications required
- Community Health Worker (CHW) certification required within 12 months of hire
- Community Paramedic (CP-C) certification preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality patient care in accordance with clinical guidelines, protocols, and standards of care
- Conduct in-home assessments, proactive and post-discharge follow-up visits, and specialty MIH visits
- Respond as part of the Mobile Crisis Response team for behavioral health and crisis-related calls
- Perform clinical interventions including point-of-care testing, EKG interpretation, wound care, medication reviews, and home safety assessments
- Deliver patient and family education related to chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, CHF, COPD, hypertension, fall risk)
- Coordinate care with physicians, hospitals, allied health providers, and community resources
- Provide both Basic and Advanced Life Support within scope of practice
- Serve as ALS backup on emergent and non-emergent 911 ambulance calls as needed
- Maintain accurate, timely electronic documentation and patient care reports in compliance with Oregon law
- Utilize telehealth and technology platforms for physician consultation and longitudinal patient monitoring
How to apply: Apply online at: www.mercyflights.com. To ensure consideration, a completed resume and Mercy Flights application must be received. Incomplete applications and/or resumes will not be accepted or considered for review. This position will remain open until it is filled.
Core Values : Mercy Flights is committed to serving with Community, Compassion, Service, Teamwork, and Excellence in all we do.
Mercy Flights is a drug free workplace and follows federal guidelines set by the United States Department of Labor to provide a safe and drug-free work environment.
Mercy Flights is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation details: 29.41-33.17 Hourly Wage