Paramedic / Community Paramedic /… at North East… · Jackman

Northeast Mobile Health Services is seeking an experienced paramedic to serve in a unique role combining community paramedicine, telemedicine facilitation, and delegated medical practice. This position offers the opportunity to expand clinical practice through advanced training, additional credentialing, and close collaboration with remote physicians and advanced practice providers to deliver healthcare in rural and underserved Maine communities.

Position Summary

The Paramedic / Community Paramedic / Telemedicine Facilitator will provide patient care in nontraditional healthcare settings under established clinical protocols, telemedicine oversight, and delegated practice agreements. This role combines community paramedicine, chronic disease management, preventive care, telemedicine facilitation, and advanced clinical procedures that are commonly performed in outpatient and urgent care settings.

The selected provider will serve as the in-person clinical extension of remote physicians and advanced practice providers, facilitating telemedicine encounters while delivering direct patient care and performing delegated procedures as credentialed.

The ideal candidate will possess strong independent decision-making skills, excellent clinical judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to improving healthcare access in rural Maine communities.

This position is a rotating schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Maine Paramedic license in good standing
• Minimum of ten (10) years of paramedic experience preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently in remote clinical settings
• Comfortable utilizing technology in patient care or willing to learn telemedicine platforms and workflows
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area
• Willingness to obtain additional education, certifications, and credentialing as required

Advanced Clinical Responsibilities

The selected candidate will complete additional training and credentialing necessary to perform delegated medical procedures, which may include:

• Wound closure using sutures and staples
• Incision and drainage of abscesses
• Foreign body removal
• Advanced wound assessment and management
• Point-of-care diagnostic testing
• Additional procedures as authorized through delegated practice agreements and medical direction

Providers will be expected to develop competency in these skills and perform them in conjunction with telemedicine providers when clinically appropriate.

Telemedicine Responsibilities

• Facilitate telemedicine visits between patients and remote physicians or advanced practice providers
• Perform patient assessments and present findings to telemedicine providers
• Assist with physical examinations and procedural setup during virtual encounters
• Operate telemedicine equipment and troubleshoot basic technical issues
• Serve as the in-person clinical provider supporting diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care plans
• Collaborate with remote providers to implement treatment plans and delegated medical procedures
• Participate in ongoing training related to telemedicine and remote healthcare delivery

Community Paramedicine Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments in homes and community settings
• Support chronic disease management and preventive healthcare initiatives
• Coordinate patient care with primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and community resources
• Assist in reducing avoidable emergency department visits and hospital readmissions
• Provide patient education and health coaching
• Complete required documentation and quality improvement activities

Desired Qualities

We are seeking a paramedic who:

• Demonstrates professionalism, maturity, and clinical excellence
• Is comfortable working independently while remaining connected to a larger healthcare team
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Is willing to learn and become proficient in telemedicine-facilitated care delivery
• Embraces continuing education and professional growth
• Enjoys problem-solving and adapting to new challenges
• Has a passion for improving healthcare access in rural communities

What We Offer

• Opportunity to practice in an innovative and expanding healthcare delivery model
• Advanced procedural training and credentialing under delegated medical practice
• Professional development in Community Paramedicine and telemedicine
• Close collaboration with physician and advanced practice provider teams
• Meaningful impact on healthcare delivery in rural and underserved communities
• Opportunity to help shape the future of mobile, community-based healthcare services

Qualified Northeast Mobile Health Services personnel are encouraged to apply. External applicants will also be considered.

For additional information or if you have questions please feel free to reach out to sycarpenter@nemhs.com or call 207-431-1097