<p>Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee is recruiting an experienced Paramedic to join its clinical team at this 479-bed, full-service acute care hospital. This role places you at the center of a high-acuity, multi-specialty environment with recognized Centers of Excellence and a robust academic training affiliation. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available for eligible candidates, making this a compelling opportunity for a licensed Paramedic ready to work at the hospital level in one of the Mid-South's most comprehensive healthcare facilities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>479-bed full-service acute care hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN</li> <li>Paramedic holds shift accountability for direct patient care in accordance with recognized techniques, standards of practice, and hospital policy</li> <li>Functions as an integrated member of the healthcare team, performing delegated patient care duties within the assigned department</li> <li>Provides personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support to patients and family members across the care continuum</li> <li>Multiple Centers of Excellence on campus: Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center</li> <li>Surgical Services including a dedicated Center for Robotic Surgery</li> <li>Academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs</li> <li>Joint Commission–accredited facility; recognized for quality by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna</li> <li>Preferred experience in an emergency room setting — ED-experienced candidates are strongly considered</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) training program</li> <li>Active Paramedic license required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required</li> <li>Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required — must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not current at time of hire</li> <li>Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Prior emergency room experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Memphis, Tennessee sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River and offers a distinctive blend of Southern culture, world-renowned music history, and a cost of living well below the national average. The city is home to a thriving food scene, the Memphis Grizzlies, Shelby Farms Park — one of the largest urban parks in the country — and easy access to outdoor recreation throughout the Mid-South region. Families benefit from a range of public and private school options, and the broader metro area provides all the amenities of a major city while retaining an accessible, community-oriented feel.</p>