What are the responsibilities and job description for the PD Westchester Community Paramedic | ER at Home & Home Hospital at Home position at Care2u?
Job description:
Mobile Health Specialist (Community Paramedic)
Care2U is a fast-growing healthcare startup providing on demand, in-home, urgent, and acute care throughout Westchester County, Manhattan, and the surrounding boroughs, focusing on providing a patient-centered care experience. Our goal is to keep patients in their homes and out of the hospital.
This job posting for a Paramedic at Care2U focuses on providing urgent and acute in-home care on an on-call basis, ideal for healthcare professionals who value patient-centered, flexible work in Long Island. Here are the main aspects:
Mobile Health Specialist (Community Paramedic): Job Responsibilities
- Home Visits: Conduct in-person home visits to manage acute illnesses and injuries.
- Treatment & Collaboration: Provide treatment in line with evidence-based guidelines and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, including telehealth Emergency Physicians and care coordinators, to handle complex cases.
- Risk Assessment: Identify risk factors, such as medication compliance, limited mobility, impaired nutrition, fall safety, and social isolation.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain patient confidentiality, complete timely electronic records, and adhere to acute care standards.
- Vehicle Requirements: Respond on an on-call basis using a personal vehicle, with the option to use a Care2U vehicle when available and pick up necessary equipment from designated locations.
Compensation and Job Type:
- Per-diem: $40 per hour.
- Inquire about traditional shift opportunities.
Medical Specialties:
- Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Urgent Care, 911. Interfacility, Community Paramedicine.
Schedule:
- On-call shifts with responses as needed.
- Once monthly scheduled shift to maintain proficiency.
- Attendance at staff meetings.
This role is ideal for Paramedic professionals looking for a dynamic, flexible schedule and the opportunity to make a direct impact on patients' lives by providing in-home care that reduces emergency department visits.
Join our exciting journey to change how patients experience their healthcare!
Requirements
Requirements:
- Education: Valid NYS Paramedics Certification
- Experience: 3 years of experience in 911, Interfacility or Community Paramedicine
- Certification: BCLS, ACLS, NYS Paramedic. Valid NYS drivers license
Physical Demands:
- Daily use of PPE and electronic documentation.
- Frequent, prolonged standing, walking, and patient/equipment transfers.
- Ability to carry a 30–40 lb backpack during patient visits.
Salary : $40