Paramedic Ground Transport | ShandsCair | Full-time, Part-time, & PRN | Variable
UF Health · ufhealth.org
GainesvilleOn-siteEntry level2+ yrs
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The job in short
Critical care ground transport paramedic.
Clinical
Details
- Found
- 19 d ago · posted 2026-09-11
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
Full description
Overview
Critical Care Ground Transport Paramedic (CCGTP)
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
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• 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
🩺 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
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