Description:

At DOCS Health, we are driven by a mission to provide critical medical support where it is needed most. We are seeking dedicated Paramedics to join our team in collaboration with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to deliver vital healthcare services during emergencies and disaster response efforts.

Your role as a Paramedic with DOCS Health is more than just a job; it's a commitment to serving in vulnerable moments. We have immediate openings for Paramedics to provide essential services at FEMA disaster sites in designated cities and communities of need. These full-time and part-time assignments will involve working 24/7 for approximately 30-90 days.

As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of FEMA personnel who are on the frontlines of natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies. Your expertise and dedication will be instrumental in delivering high-quality healthcare services during these critical times.

Join us in our mission to make a meaningful impact. Together, we can support those who need it most when they need it most.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to FEMA personnel individuals.
• Assess and prioritize medical needs of patients, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with medical protocols and standards.
• Monitor patient conditions, document observations, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and emergency response teams to coordinate patient care and services.
• Educate individuals and communities on health and safety measures during disaster situations.
• Assist in setting up and managing medical facilities in disaster-affected areas.
• Adhere to FEMA's policies, procedures, and guidelines related to disaster response and healthcare delivery.

Requirements:

• Credentialing requirement: Paramedic license/certification
• Completion of an Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited paramedic program.
• Certification: Possess a minimum of CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification may be required for working in austere conditions.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience as a Paramedic.
• State Licensure: Must hold an unrestricted license in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States.
• Additional Requirements:
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing schedules, work hours, and deployment locations based on FEMA's needs and task orders.
• Resilience: Capacity to handle high-stress situations and work effectively in challenging and austere environments.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, team members, and the public.
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude.
• Working Conditions: The nature of FEMA's work requires a Paramedic to be available for deployment at varying hours, days, and months, based on specific disaster response requirements. The deployment locations may be regional (e.g., Region IV -Atlanta) or at FEMA Headquarters (Washington D.C) , and paramedics may be required to work in austere conditions during emergencies.

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Join our team and become a part of a bridge for better health!

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If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.