What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Paramedic position at Mehlville Fire Protection District?

Mehlville Fire Protection District (MFPD) provides Fire, EMS, and Mobile Integrated Health to the communities we serve. We cover 52 square miles and respond to over 17,000 calls per year. MFPD has an excellent reputation for providing outstanding community services and quality care. This is a unique opportunity for a Community Paramedicto join our nationally recognized Mobile Integrated Health team.

MFPD is seeking a compassionate Community Paramedic to deliver quality services to our Mobile Integrated Health and Hospital at Home program participants. The Community Paramedic will be responsible for providing in-home patient care such as primary care, basic and advanced life support, and critical care by conducting thorough

medical evaluations, stabilizing patients, and managing treatments. The Community Paramedic will also coordinate patient care with community-based services and deliver outreach education to improve the overall health and wellness of program participants.

Minimum Job Requirements :

High school graduate or GED
Missouri Paramedic license (EMT-P)
Community Paramedic certification (CP-C)
Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) or Flight Paramedic (FP-C) certification within 12 months of hire
Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record
Pass a substance abuse and background check to provide clearance to work with vulnerable patients
Pass a medical exam and physical agility test

Preference will be given to candidates with :

Previous Community Paramedic experience

ACLS, PALS, PHTLS or ITLS, and AMLS certifications

Compensation : $34.64 - $43.04 per hour ($72,058 - $89,524 annualized) depending on experience, plus an additional $7,000 with CCP-C or FP-C ($79,058 - $96,524 annualized)

Schedule : Four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday (shift days will vary) with minimal overtime, if any.

Benefits Package :

100% paid health insurance premiums for you and your family; maximum annual out of pocket expenses are $3,000 per participant or $6,000 per family; coverage begins on date of hire

100% paid dental and vision insurance for you and 50% for family; coverage begins on date of hire

Wellness program and ability to earn $1,200 annually for your health savings account

Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution, which increases with tenure to 11%

Additional 2% retirement plan employer match with 2% deferred employee contribution

100% paid $100,000 life insurance

100% reimbursed long-term disability insurance

5 Vacation days, prorated in hire year

12 Paid Time Off days, prorated in hire year

8 paid holidays

700 annual uniform allowance

100% paid Employee Assistance Plan

100% paid Missouri Firefighter Critical Illness Plan

Annual tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Paid New Parent and Funeral Leave

Cancer Diagnosis Leave and supplemental pay

Voluntary Tax-Savings Dependent Care & Limited Health Care flexible spending accounts available

Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Term Life Insurance available

Join our team by applying today! Email your resume and credentials to careers@mehlvillefire.com

Mehlville Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $79,058 - $96,524

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