Paramedic - Emergency Dept. (Days or Nights)

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time. 

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.  

Join a team that’s shaping the next chapter of healthcare in Georgia.  

Total Rewards that work for you: 

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles 

• Total Wellness programs for you and your family 

• Wellness Coaching App – 24/7 Live Coaching 

• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching 

• Financial Wellness Planning and Education 

• Broad Employee Assistance Program service 

• PTO your way 

• Combined PTO days for greater flexibility 

• 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work) 

• Employer Paid Military Leave 

• Opportunity for PTO cash-in 

• Benefits 

• Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans 

• Dental and Vision 

• Adoption Assistance 

• Fertility, family building, menopause and midlife care for your family 

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care 

• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 

• Employer-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 

• Tuition reimbursement for nursing programs 

Making great culture happen  

Our culture welcomes and celebrates you — we’re stronger because of our team members’ diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Piedmont has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z for 2025 based on an assessment by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. We are working together to ensure that Piedmont feels like family. 

Committed to a stronger Georgia 

Piedmont’s Georgia roots run deep. We strengthen our communities through award-winning care for patients and award-winning workplaces where our team members thrive. 85% of our population has access to care through Piedmont. With 28 hospitals and 2,170+ physician practice and other Piedmont health care locations, we are dedicated to bringing holistic, patient-centric care to the wonderfully diverse communities we live in, and to patients from neighboring states. Wherever you want to practice your passion — big cities, suburban areas, college towns, quaint rural areas — we’re here for you.

Responsibilities

The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse and/or Physician is responsible for facilitating age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families, collecting information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Paramedic participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and task. The role of the Paramedic Nurse Extender also, includes patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, and the oversight of unlicensed personnel.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:High School Diploma or Equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:1 year of experience as a Paramedic preferred.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:Current certification as a Paramedic in the State of Georgia required, National Registry preferredBLS Certification required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:If working in the Emergency Department, ALS/ACLS and PALS required(Paramedics new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)Experienced Emergency Department Paramedics will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification.