Acadian Health, a department of Acadian Companies, was founded to deliver on the last mile of healthcare by bridging the gap between patient and provider, offering the highest-quality at-home healthcare. With five decades of mobile healthcare experience through our ambulance division, the Acadian Health mobile community healthcare team members arrive at a patient’s location with the knowledge, skill, and equipment to act as our partners’ eyes, ears, and hands.

The Acadian Health department is looking for a dedicated candidate to hire full-time as a Mobile Healthcare Paramedic in Houston, TX. The selected candidate will primarily be responsible for the care and management of the clients enrolled in an Acadian Health Program.

BENEFITS: Acadian Ambulance is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees and their families with peace of mind. Our employees can choose from a variety of valuable benefits including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401K/401K Roth/Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Prescription Coverage & Virtual Care
• Mental Health & Personal Health Support
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program & Wellness Pay
• And more…

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Perform physical and environmental assessments based on protocols specific to the patient.
• Function in non-traditional settings and provide non-emergency clinical care with a focus on chronic disease management.
• 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.
• Participate in activities such as blood pressure or immunization clinics that promote Acadian Companies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic determined by appropriate state requirements.
• 3 years of Paramedic experience in a 911 system preferred
• Current CPR and ACLS certifications established by the American Heart Association
• Current and valid state-issued driver’s license determined by appropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class “D” driver’s license)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Previous trainer or instructor experience preferred
• Previous Critical Care experience preferred
• 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

SCHEDULE: Days; 14 hours shifts; 2-2-3 schedule - 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on for the first week and 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off for the second week

SALARY: $60,000 - $80,000 DOE

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.