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We Are Looking For Great Medics

If you are a nationally registered paramedic or emergency medical technician, you may apply for a position. LifeNet offers a competitive compensation package including a relocation bonus and a wonderful place to live and work.

Responding to over 33,000 calls per year, LifeNet's ambulance operations in Hot Springs’ Arkansas and Texarkana Metro Area offers employees a wide variety of calls and opportunities. With all ALS trucks, 911 response is a priority for all units on duty. The population, geography, and demographics result in a wide variety of interesting calls. From MVA’s to medical calls, from working a water rescue to a rescue at a theme park. LifeNet offers EMT’s an opportunity to work some very high acuity calls, but also to take it easy when the system slows down.

Compared to the rest of the country, Texarkana Metro Area's cost of living is 28.19% lower than the U.S. average while the Hot Springs' cost of living is 15.60% lower than the U.S. average.

Schedules

Depending on the division, LifeNet offers 24 hour, 12 hour, 11 hour and 9 hour shifts. You can bid for the schedule that works for you. Shift biddings happens as needed. All bidding for empty positions on the schedule are filled based on longevity. Currently our 12 hour schedules allow employees to get every other weekend off.

Schedule Description Average Weekly
Hours Worked
Rotation
Description
24 hour shift
56 hours

1 on, 2 off

12 hour shift
42 hours

Wk1 = 3 on, 4 off

Wk2 = 4 on, 3 off

11 hour shift *
44 hours
4 on, 3 off
9 hour shift *
45 hours
5 on, 2 off
* Texarkana Division only

Education

LifeNet is committed to providing continuing education and training for our staff that address changes in our industry, new technologies, expectations of the Medical Directors, QI initiatives, etc. Most employees appreciate these needs and they also have a fundamental desire – to obtain all the hours necessary to recertify.

You can get 100% of your college paid for!

Perhaps the most serious investment that LifeNet makes towards its employee’s education is the tuition reimbursement program which can reimburse you up to 100% of the costs of approved college education expenses.

Equipment

At LIfeNet, it is our goal to provide you with the latest equipment to make your job safer and easier. In order for you to have the room needed to care for your patients our ambulance fleet consists of Type 1 and Type 3 units. To keep your back from being injured each unit is equipped with Stryker Power Assist cots and oxygen caddies are available at each post to assist in swapping out oxygen.

We also do not employ street corner posting.

Benefits

Following 90 consecutive days of full-time employment, you will become eligible to participate in a broad range of benefits.

Benefits employees pay partial costs includes:

  • Medical
  • Company 90% of employee's part
  • Company 50% of employee's family cost   
  • Dental
  • Additional Group Term LIfe Insurance
  • Additional AD&D Insurance
  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Company paid benefits includes:

  • Term LIfe and AD&D (twice annual salary)
  • Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Uniforms
  • Longevity Bonuses


Salary Ranges

LifeNet is proud to be a not-for-profit (NFP) corporation. As a NFP we pay our staff the most we possibly can without having to charge high rates to our customers and without having to pay a dividend to any owners or shareholders. What this means to employees is that they get a very competitive wage.

Our compensation package recognizes both your experience and your education.

An employee's experience is reflected in their base annual salary.  Annual salaries are adjusted based on the applicants experience on a ratio of 3% for every year, up to five, worked as EMT or paramedic for a comparable ambulance provider.

Do you like your wage where you are but want to leave the area?

In some cases, based on the applicant, we may offer you a similar wage. Call for full details or to get a personalized quote.

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