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A paramedic internship is a supervised training program where aspiring paramedics gain hands-on experience in emergency medical services (EMS). During the internship, participants work alongside experienced paramedics, responding to real-life emergency situations, performing patient assessments, and providing pre-hospital care. This practical training is essential for developing the skills and confidence required for paramedic certification. Internships may be part of a formal educational program or required for state licensure, and typically involve a set number of hours in the field and in clinical settings.

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To thrive as a Paramedic Intern, you need foundational knowledge in emergency medical care, basic life support, and often enrollment in or completion of a certified EMT or paramedic training program. Familiarity with ambulance equipment, patient care reporting systems, and medical protocols is typically required. Strong communication, quick decision-making, and resilience under pressure are critical soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills and qualifications are essential for ensuring effective, timely care to patients in urgent situations and for successful integration into emergency medical teams.

What are some common challenges faced during a paramedic internship and how can interns best prepare for them?

Paramedic internships often present challenges such as adapting to high-pressure situations, working irregular hours, and quickly building rapport with both patients and seasoned emergency personnel. Interns may also encounter emotionally intense scenarios that require resilience and strong communication skills. To prepare, it’s helpful to review medical protocols, practice clinical skills, and seek guidance from mentors or experienced paramedics to build confidence in the field. Developing effective stress-management techniques and staying open to feedback can also greatly enhance the internship experience.

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Starting a paramedic internship at age 25 is not too late, as many programs accept students of various ages. Paramedic training typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, EMT certification, and completion of a training program, which can be pursued at any age as long as prerequisites are met.

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Infographic showing various Paramedic Internship job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Internship, 67% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine Attending Physician - SOM M89941

Agupdate

Richmond, VA • On-site

$250/hr

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care in the emergency department supervising trainees and providers.

  • Participate in teaching activities including core curriculum lectures and bedside clinical teaching.

  • Identify and participate in departmental research projects.

Job description

Department: Emergency Medicine Department Summary: Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine Attending Physician Mission or Goal of Unit:

VCU Medical Center, which is a largely underserved, Level 1 Trauma Center and tertiary referral center, sees over 100,000 patients per year. The department is nationally recognized for innovative management of chest pain, stroke, major trauma, medical management of EMS and for providing medical direction for aeromedical transport. In addition, the Virginia Poison Center is a division component of this department. The VCU Department of Emergency Medicine also provides coverage for a free-standing Emergency Department serving the rural patient community of New Kent, VA which sees over 15,000 patients per year and community hospitals in Tappahannock, VA and South Hill, VA which see 20,000 patients per year and 25,000 patients per year respectively. Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Emergency Medicine houses an Emergency Medicine 3-year residency program. We also partner with the Air Force and train their residents as well and are one of the only 12 programs to house a combined Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine residency program with an additional 2 residents per year. Faculty may be recruited at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor commensurate with experience.

Chief Purpose of this Position:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our dynamic academic Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine team. The candidate will contribute to our mission of providing exceptional patient care, innovative research, and high-quality education in Emergency Medicine. This position supports the department mission by providing clinical experience in Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine by virtue of residency training.

Position Responsibilities: Clinical
  • Provide direct patient care within the emergency department supervising all trainees, non-licensed providers, and non-physician credentialed providers in the clinical areas.
  • Clinical obligations will be individualized depending on faculty position assignment.
  • Provide efficient, high quality patient care that reflects current professional practice norms and skills and is consistent with accepted utilization guidelines.
  • Documents each patient encounter with a timely, comprehensive note.
  • Demonstrate professional and courteous behavior towards patients, department staff and members of the hospital community.
  • Fulfill billing and coding responsibilities as defined in the scope of practice.
  • Abide by department's operational manual, policies, and procedures.
  • Abide by hospital rules and regulations, medical staff bylaws, credentialing requirements, and MCVH's policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to fill uncovered shifts in addition to clinical commitment.
Teaching
  • Participate in providing core curriculum lectures to medical students, interns and resident level trainees.
  • As appropriate, participates in ACLS, PALS and ATLS courses.
  • Provides bedside clinical teaching to all trainees with the Emergency Department.
  • Participates in nursing, housestaff, medical student, advanced practice provider and paramedical educational programs.
Research
  • Actively identify areas of interest and participate in Departmental research projects.
Administrative
  • Attend department staff meetings unless on clinical duty.
  • Participate in and adhere to quality improvement and utilization review activities.
  • Participates in relevant marketing and public relations activities on behalf of the hospital and Emergency Department.
  • Participates in appropriate medical staff and hospital committees as assigned.
  • Completes, in a timely manner, all reports and requests for information from the Department Chair, Vice-Chair and the School of Medicine.
  • When required, participates as a representative of the VCU Health System.
  • Assignments could span a full spectrum of healthcare or be in a specific area of interest to the incumbent.
Required Qualifications:
  • Board eligible or board certification in Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine
  • Active Virginia Medical license, DEAGraduate of accredited Medical SchoolGraduate from an Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine Residency ProgramCompletion of an Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine residency within 3 years
  • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Salary Range:

Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Fully Onsite

Rank:

Commensurate

Restricted:

No

Contact Information:
  • Contact Name: Sharlene Shannon
  • Contact Email: sharlene.shannon@vcuhealth.org
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