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Description

• Entity: Valley Health Corporate
• Shift: Day

Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region’s largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

The Mobile Integrated Healthcare- Community Paramedic (MIH-CP) will work as an integral part of an interdisciplinary care team within Valley Health and additional healthcare stakeholders to improve patient outcomes and achieve strategic goals. The MIH-CP will be a highly motivated and professional individual capable of collaborating with a complex group of healthcare and community resource providers to set and achieve goals for patients enrolled in the MIH-CP program.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Examines, screens, treats and coordinates health services for patients as permitted within state scope of practice, protocols and procedures. Intervenes as needed for chronic and acute medical needs per protocol and scope of practice. Assists the provider in evaluating patient responses to clinical condition and effectiveness of treatment as well as in assessment of the physical, psychological and social assessment of patient. Effectively communicates, obtains and interprets information in a manner appropriate to the age and development level of the patient. Ensures timely entry of all charges into the patient record. Reviews discharge information with patient and assess for understanding as needed. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as they apply to the Ambulatory Care setting. Provides competent assessment, care and treatment appropriate to the age of patients served as detailed and determined through the unit specific Scope of Care, Competency/Skills Checklists, and In-service Training. Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care, including but not limited to, monitoring medication, health literacy and knowledge of current condition(s), dressing changes, checking vital signs and carrying out physician orders as needed. Observes, records, and reports to physicians, patient’s conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents as well as identifying and addressing barriers related to social determinants of health. Conducts holistic evaluation of clinical, physical, social, environmental and psychological factors to develop patient centric goals to improve self- management or establish long term case management Conducts patient education on chronic diseases including diabetes prevention/treatment, hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, falls assessment, injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, nutrition and more. Administers patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders. Coordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians, clinics, social services, community organizations and hospitals. Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the MIH-CP Program. Attends meetings and delivers presentations as requested and available. Safely operates and maintains MIH-CP vehicles. Adheres to all safety policies, procedures and protocols. Maintains required medical supplies and equipment.

What You Will Bring:

Education
High school diploma or GED required.
Associates degree preferred

Experience
Minimum 5 years of EMS experience with at least 3 years as a Paramedic required
Training, CQI, marketing and/or public information experience helpful

Certification & Licensures
National Registry Paramedic Certification required
Virginia State Paramedic Certification required required within 30 days of hire
Community Paramedic Certification (CP-C) from International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC) required within 60 days of hire
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required*
ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
PALS Certification (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required
Valid motor vehicle operations license required

* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Certificate) or approved equivalent required.
DOT preferred

Qualifications
Professionalism and ability to be discreet with confidential and sensitive issues required.
Strong verbal communication, written communication, and organizational skills required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and meet deadlines required.

What You Will Get:

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Exclusions apply

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police
3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Grade
114

Physical Demands
10 A Emergency Medical