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Overview

History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 3,500 licensed EMTs, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.

Superior Air Ground Ambulance Service is participating in a grant-based program amongst 80+ Emergency Departments Nationwide. The Community Paramedic-Led Transitions Intervention (CPTI) team will identify dementia patients to participate in a hospital to home transitions model of care. CPTI is a program designed to support patients discharged from the Emergency Department. The CPTI Program Coordinator will provide overall management of Superior Ambulances participation in the ED-LEAD study.

Responsibilities

+ Provide leadership and support to the Paramedic Coaches.

+ Participate in the hiring and training of the Paramedic Coaches.

+ Schedule and coordinate the home visits of the Paramedic Coaches.

+ Assure compliance with reporting CPTI data and Fidelity monitoring.

+ Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Paramedic Coach as needed.

+ Participate in regular meetings with the CPTI national team, other CPTI coaches and various hospital partners for ongoing program management.

+ Establish effective communications and relationships with ED/hospital staff and CPTI partners.

+ Participate with quality assurance activities.

+ Follow program procedures for documenting and tracking.

+ Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.

+ Participation in all required didactic, clinical and lab education programs and maintenance of all required certifications and licenses.

+ Complete and maintain currency in all areas of safety education as required by Superior Ambulance, contracted air operators, and other healthcare partners.

+ Demonstrate effective communication skills with all external and internal customers, including patients and their families, hospital staff, the community, other Superior Ambulance staff and Critical Care administration. Represents the study and Superior Ambulance in a professional manner.

Qualifications

+ Valid Illinois Paramedic License

+ Valid Driver’s License

Schedule

+ Monday - Friday

+ Ability to work a flexible schedule. Days scheduled, including start times, may adjust weekly based on

+ patient volume and needs.

+ Attend administrative meetings and other ED-LEAD personnel as needed.

Supervision

The Community Paramedic receives supervision from the Executive Director of Critical Care Services, and the Program Medical Director.

Benefits

+ Flexible scheduling

+ Competitive compensation

+ Immediate EMT / Paramedic job placement

+ Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer - throughout the company

+ Opportunity to work overtime

+ Health/dental/life insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Opportunity for Career Growth

Check out our career site benefits page to learn about our comprehensive benefits options that include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, vacation and paid time off here: Benefits Page (https://www.superiorambulance.com/benefits/) .

Superior Ambulance Service is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/D/V

Salary Range

USD $50,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr. rates offered based on years of experience and full time scheduled templates