Full-Time

Flight Paramedic

Updated on 8/1/2026

PHI Air Medical

PHI Air Medical

Emergency air medical transport via helicopters

No salary listed

Madison, IN, USA

Remote

Remote within Indiana; travel to Madison, Indiana is required.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
PALS
Marketing
ACLS
Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Requirements
  • An active paramedic certification in the state of employment.
  • At least three years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911 or pre-hospital service.
  • Current Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals, and Prehospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life Support certifications.
  • Flight Paramedic-Certified certification within twenty-four months of hire.
  • Successful completion of the PHI Air Medical Group education and orientation program.
  • Effective human relations skills for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
  • Basic computer skills for email and electronic charting.
  • Successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination, including a functional capacity examination assessing strength and flexibility, the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, drug screening, and background screening.
  • Maintain body weight below 235 pounds.
  • Maintain an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
  • Perform within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.
Responsibilities
  • Perform specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, or ground vehicles.
  • Document appropriate and accurate assessment and treatment information during stabilization and transport.
  • Document accurate and complete billing information for patient transports.
  • Maintain and facilitate effective, timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
  • Participate in activities supporting public relations and marketing efforts.
  • Maintain knowledge for the flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to care and transport of critically ill or injured patients.
  • Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
  • Function clinically under the licensure of the program's Medical Director.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911 or pre-hospital service.
  • Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
  • Instructor certifications.
  • Flight or transport experience.
  • A bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field.

PHI Air Medical provides emergency air medical transport across the United States, operating helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft from more than 82 bases. It responds to emergencies and conducts inter-facility transfers for patients needing higher levels of care, transporting over 22,500 patients each year. The service relies on partnerships with communities and health systems, with crews trained to handle complex in-flight medical needs such as ventilators and ECMO, plus options like the PHI Cares membership to cover out-of-pocket costs and tools like FlyPHI and Family Trax for requesting and tracking transports. Its goal is to deliver dependable life-saving air medical transport, expand access, and reduce financial barriers through care programs and outreach.

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What believers are saying

  • Received first Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award for leadership standards.
  • Patient Advocates assist billing at 1-888-211-5854, boosting support.
  • PHI Aviation leverages energy sector reputation for safe operations.

What critics are saying

  • Air Methods undercuts with balance billing, eroding PHI's market share.
  • CMS July 2026 rule caps costs at $500, bankrupting PHI Cares.
  • Pilot shortage from United Aviate poaching forces rural base closures.

What makes PHI Air Medical unique

  • PHI Air Medical operates 82 bases for emergency helicopter and fixed-wing transports.
  • FlyPHI app enables electronic requests and Family Trax for real-time monitoring.
  • PHI Cares membership launched in 2005 covers out-of-pocket transport costs.

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Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus