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
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Autonomous clinical decision-making with strong medical director support
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Opportunities for specialty certifications and professional growth
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Mission-driven organization where safety and patient outcomes come first
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Collaborative, high-performance team environment
What You’ll Do
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Serve as the lead clinician on an ALS Critical Care ground ambulance
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Perform advanced life support and critical care interventions for interfacility patients
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Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, triage, treatment, and evaluation during transport
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Practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy while following established medical protocols
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Document the full clinical process accurately in the patient care record
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Supervise and evaluate assigned drivers, ensuring safe transport operations
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Act as a clinical resource and mentor to team members, sharing expertise and best practices
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Communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital teams, and external partners
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Participate in community outreach and education initiatives
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Uphold and advance the mission, values, and safety standards of Shands Healthcare/ShandsCair
Qualifications:
✅ Required Qualifications
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Florida-licensed Paramedic (current and in good standing)
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BLS, ACLS, and PALS required upon hire
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Minimum 2 years of pre-hospital Paramedic experience
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Valid Florida Driver’s License
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Completion of a Florida-approved EVOC driving course
- Preferred & Advanced Credentials
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ITLS or PHTLS (preferred at hire; required within 1 year)
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CCEMT-P, UFCCP, FP-C, and NRP (preferred; required within 1 year)
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Experience in critical care transport
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Instructor status in EMS certifications
Benefits & Growth
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Competitive compensation
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Comprehensive benefits package (medical, retirement, and more) based on status hired.
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Paid training and support for advanced certifications
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Career advancement within a respected academic healthcare system
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Work that truly makes a difference—every shift
