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Flight Paramedic roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through PERM labor certification, and advanced-degree candidates with strong credentials may qualify for EB-2. Employers in air medical transport have filed PERM applications for these specialized positions, making green card sponsorship a real pathway for foreign-trained flight paramedics.
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INTRODUCTION
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- Sign on bonus up to $50,000!
- $5,000 annual travel stipend for the 15/13 schedule!
- Company car available for transportation while on assignment!
Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? PHI Health is looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our team. We are committed to providing top-tier emergency medical services with unmatched speed and efficiency, saving lives when every second counts. By supporting our mission from the ground, you will play a crucial role in orchestrating the seamless operations that keep our advanced fleet soaring and our patients safe.
With PHI Health you’ll collaborate with the best minds in the industry, driving initiatives that enhance our services and expand our reach to those who need it most. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive on challenges, PHI Health offers an extraordinary opportunity to impact lives and develop your professional career in a meaningful way.
Who We Are:
PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
- Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
- Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
- Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
- Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
- Work 24-hour shifts with the possibility of a 24 on 24 off rotation.
- Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
- Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
- Maintains an active Paramedic license and all certifications required by policy.
- Clinically functions under the direction of the program's Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance. For clinical matters, reports directly to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards.
- Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.
- May augment the Clinical Educator's role by assisting in education and be able to act as a preceptor/mentor for new employees.
- Ability to travel for an extended period of time (minimum of 1-week availability).
- Flexibility with scheduling needs based on new hire orientation process.
- Ability to enforce enterprise-level guidelines and policies while also adapting to regional specific requirements.
- Build relationships with regional management, customers, and new employees to gain trust and support.
- Effectively communicate with pre-hospital and hospital customers.
SCHEDULE/LOCATION:
- 7/7 or 15/13
Various locations - travel required
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Must have an active Paramedic license to practice in the states employed.
- Minimum of three years (five years preferred) of current Registered Nurse (RN) critical care/emergency experience.
- Minimum of one (1) years of PHI experience; 2 years preferred.
- Role model and high performing clinician.
- Current Clinical Field Training and or Check Clinician.
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and TNATC, TNCC, ITLS, or PHTLS. NRP preferred. Instructor certifications preferred.
- FP-C.
- Flight or transport experience.
- Must successfully complete the PHI Health Group education/orientation program.
- Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
- Must meet and maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy.
- Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred.
- Ability to communicate verbally, effectively and clearly in person and by radio.
- Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift 100 pounds) and drug screening.
OUR CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
- Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
- Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
- Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
- Drive & Energy – The ability to maintain a fast pace and continue to produce during exhausting circumstances.
- Functional & Technical Expertise – Allows the individual to add organizational value through unique expertise and serve as a resource to the organization within his/her area of expertise.
- High Standards – Sets the stage for continuous improvements, the adoption of best practices and ultimately influences organizational standards.
- Initiative – Takes a proactive approach and takes action without being prompted.
- Integrity – Acts ethically and honestly and applies those standards of behavior to daily work activities.
THE PHI HEALTH ADVANTAGE:
For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country.
Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.
DISCLAIMER
The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Flight Paramedic
Verify your credentials transfer to U.S. standards
USCIS and the DOL require your foreign paramedic credentials to meet the minimum qualifications listed in the PERM job description. Get your certifications evaluated by a NCCPA-recognized body before applying so employers can file without delays.
Target air medical programs with PERM history
Large hospital-based and independent air medical operators are the employers most likely to have existing PERM infrastructure. Filter your search to organizations affiliated with Level I trauma centers or multi-aircraft fleets, where sponsorship processes are already established.
Distinguish your case from H-1B when talking to employers
PERM-based green cards have no annual lottery, and EB-3 has no cap concern for most nationalities outside India and China. Lead with that difference when discussing sponsorship, since many HR teams conflate the two processes.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers directly
Searching broadly wastes time on employers with no green card filing history. Migrate Mate filters Flight Paramedic roles by employers who have sponsored foreign workers through PERM, so your applications go to the right organizations from the start.
Build your DOL prevailing-wage case early
Your employer must pay the DOL prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level. Look up your wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized so you can flag mismatches before PERM filing begins.
Understand how the PERM recruitment period affects your timeline
DOL requires employers to complete supervised recruitment before certifying your PERM application, a process that typically spans several months. Ask prospective employers whether they've completed recruitment recently for a similar role, which can shorten your wait.
Green Card Flight Paramedic: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Flight Paramedic role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Flight Paramedic positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role requires specialized training and licensure but not always an advanced degree. Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a related clinical field and can demonstrate the role requires that credential may qualify for EB-2. Your employer's attorney determines which category to file under based on the actual job requirements.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B for Flight Paramedics?
The PERM process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period, and EB-3 has no annual lottery. H-1B visa selection is capped and lottery-based, making it uncertain each year. PERM takes longer upfront because of DOL labor certification requirements, but once your I-140 is approved, your green card priority date is established and you're on a defined path to permanent status.
Which employers typically sponsor Flight Paramedics for green cards?
Hospital-based air medical programs, independent helicopter emergency medical services operators, and large regional health systems with fixed-wing or rotor-wing fleets are the most active sponsors. These organizations already have HR and legal infrastructure for employment-based immigration. Smaller single-aircraft operators rarely have the resources to manage PERM filings. You can identify which employers have filed previously by reviewing DOL PERM disclosure data.
How can I find Flight Paramedic jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship history, so you waste time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces Flight Paramedic roles specifically from employers with documented PERM filing history, letting you apply to organizations that have already committed to sponsoring foreign workers rather than guessing at employer willingness.
Can my nationality affect the green card timeline for an EB-3 Flight Paramedic petition?
Yes. If you're from India or China, EB-3 priority dates can be significantly backlogged, meaning years between I-140 approval and your green card becoming available. Nationals from most other countries currently face minimal EB-3 backlogs and can expect a much shorter overall timeline from PERM filing to green card approval. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to track your priority date movement.