Make a real impact where advanced care meets critical moments. Join an elite ground transport team delivering life-saving care to high-acuity patients across the region.
Why This Role Stands Out
Critical care scope of practice using advanced protocols and skills
Autonomous clinical decision-making with strong medical director support
Opportunities for specialty certifications and professional growth
Mission-driven organization where safety and patient outcomes come first
Collaborative, high-performance team environment
喙 What You’ll Do
Serve as the lead clinician on an ALS Critical Care ground ambulance
Perform advanced life support and critical care interventions for interfacility patients
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, triage, treatment, and evaluation during transport
Practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy while following established medical protocols
Document the full clinical process accurately in the patient care record
Supervise and evaluate assigned drivers, ensuring safe transport operations
Act as a clinical resource and mentor to team members, sharing expertise and best practices
Communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital teams, and external partners
Participate in community outreach and education initiatives
Uphold and advance the mission, values, and safety standards of Shands Healthcare/ShandsCair
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Florida-licensed Paramedic (current and in good standing)
BLS, ACLS, and PALS required upon hire
Minimum 2 years of pre-hospital Paramedic experience
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Completion of a Florida-approved EVOC driving course
Preferred & Advanced Credentials
ITLS or PHTLS (preferred at hire; required within 1 year)
CCEMT-P, UFCCP, FP-C, and NRP (preferred; required within 1 year)
Experience in critical care transport
Instructor status in EMS certifications
Benefits & Growth
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, retirement, and more) based on status hired.
Paid training and support for advanced certifications
Career advancement within a respected academic healthcare system
Work that truly makes a difference—every shift
Numbers & Facts
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Ambulance Servicesunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
EMT-Paramedicsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Medical Office Administrationunmatched
Medical Protocolsunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Treatment Evaluationunmatched
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