Full-Time

Flight Paramedic

PHI Air Medical

PHI Air Medical

Emergency air medical transport via helicopters

Compensation Overview

$23.72 - $33.88/hr

+ Shift bonuses + Shift incentives + Annual Safety Bonus + Annual Employee Bonus

Fredericksburg, VA, USA + 5 more

More locations: Culpeper, VA, USA | Manassas, VA, USA | Harrisonburg, VA, USA | Leesburg, VA, USA | Baltimore, MD, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

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

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Requirements
  • An active paramedic certification in the state employed is required.
  • A minimum of three years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911 or pre-hospital service is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals, and Prehospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life Support certifications are required.
  • Flight Paramedic-Certified certification must be obtained within twenty-four months of hire.
  • Successful completion of the PHI Air Medical Group education and orientation program is required.
  • Effective human relations skills are required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
  • Basic computer skills for email and electronic charting are required.
  • Successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination, including a functional capacity examination, drug screening, and background screening, is required.
  • The employee must maintain body weight below 235 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Perform specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, or ground transport.
  • 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 and timely communication between management, internal customers, 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.
  • Maintain an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
  • Function clinically under the licensure of the program's Medical Director.
  • Perform duties within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911 or pre-hospital service is preferred.
  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification is preferred.
  • Instructor certifications are preferred.
  • Flight or transport experience is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field is preferred.

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

  • Jasper County launches in November 2025 and early 2026 expand Texas coverage.
  • Alabama Monroeville base opened July 24, 2025, adding 24/7 rural trauma access.
  • Caldwell, Falls, McGregor, and San Augustine renewed 2025-2026 agreements, stabilizing recurring revenue.

What critics are saying

  • PHI Health sued Blue Cross in Illinois on March 16, 2026 over reimbursement.
  • PHI still faces reputational drag from the 2014 Albuquerque crash and 2014 Texas fatal crash.
  • Municipal renewals expire fast in 2026; losing PHI Cares deals cuts local demand immediately.

What makes PHI Air Medical unique

  • PHI Air Medical runs 80-plus bases and 30,000 annual patient transports in 2026.
  • PHI Cares bundles municipal protection with nationwide coverage, strengthening local hospital and EMS ties.
  • PHI deployed FAA-qualified VR simulator training in Mesa on October 23, 2025.

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Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus