Community Paramedic (Part-time) (Emergency Medical Service)

Job Skills / Requirements

Scott County Government is seeking a qualified Part-Time Community Paramedic to join Georgetown-Scott County EMS (GSCEMS).

The Community Paramedic provides in-home patient care, follow-up services, health education, and care coordination for patients referred by physicians, hospitals, and GSCEMS personnel. The position also assists with overdose follow-up in coordination with the Georgetown Police Recovery Team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide patient assessment, treatment, and follow-up care.
• Conduct post-hospital follow-up, including medication reconciliation, vital signs, EKGs, dressing changes, and blood draws.
• Monitor and document patient conditions and communicate significant findings to physicians and healthcare providers.
• Provide patient education related to chronic conditions, fall prevention, nutrition, and other health needs.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, and transitions of care with hospitals, physician offices, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community partners.
• Assist the full-time Community Paramedic with patient caseloads, follow-up visits, referrals, and program activities.
• Participate with PA/APRN providers and qualified mental health professionals in community-based patient assessments and care coordination.
• Assist with overdose follow-up in coordination with the Georgetown Police Department’s Recovery Team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient and program records.
• Support implementation of current community paramedicine best practices and program initiatives.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in a medical field preferred. In lieu of a degree, five (5) years of clinical EMS field experience as a paramedic is required.
• Current Kentucky Paramedic Certification.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and AMLS certifications.
• Valid Kentucky Operator’s License.
• Must be eligible for the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) Community Paramedic (CP-C) examination. Candidates will have 12 months from date of hire to complete the requirement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong patient assessment, clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in community settings while collaborating effectively with healthcare and public safety partners.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make rational decisions in stressful or emergent situations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential patient documentation.
• Knowledge of EMS protocols, medical equipment, medications, and patient care practices.
• Ability to use or learn ESO, Julota HER, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

Position works approximately 20 - 30 hours per week.

Work hours will be coordinated with GSCEMS Administration and the full-time Community Paramedic based on patient needs and program requirements. The schedule may include weekdays and occasional adjustments for patient visits, meetings, special events, public education, and other program activities.

Submit your resume by following the jobs link at www.scottky.gov.  Please apply by October 2; however, resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.  To learn more about our excellent benefits package, visit this page.

Scott County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversifying its workforce.