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Main Line Health

Per Diem, Paramedic

Media, PA · On-site

NREMT-P, PHTLS, BTLS, PALS, NALS, Firefighting 1 or equivalent. Additional Information * Requisition ID: 82420 * Employee Status: Regular * Schedule: Per Diem * Shift: Day Job * Pay Range: $36.00 ...

UCLA Health

BLS Instructor, 25% Per Diem

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$33.09 - $65.77/hr

Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 31883 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter ... Completion of NAEMSE/NHTSA EMS educator course, Firefighter 1A/1B, or American Heart Association ...

UCLA Health

BLS Instructor, 25% Per Diem

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$33.09 - $65.77/hr

Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 31884 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter ... Completion of NAEMSE/NHTSA EMS educator course, Firefighter 1A/1B, or American Heart Association ...

UCLA Health

BLS Instructor, 25% Per Diem

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$33.09 - $65.77/hr

Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 32197 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter ... Completion of NAEMSE/NHTSA EMS educator course, Firefighter 1A/1B, or American Heart Association ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for per diem firefighter in the United States is $59,606.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Per Diem Firefighter is a firefighter who works on an as-needed basis, typically filling in for full-time staff during absences or periods of high demand. They perform the same duties as regular firefighters, including emergency response, fire suppression, medical aid, and equipment maintenance. Per diem firefighters may work flexible or irregular shifts, depending on departmental needs. This role is ideal for those seeking experience in firefighting without a full-time commitment.

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Per Diem Firefighters work on an as-needed basis, filling in for regular staff during busy periods, vacations, or absences, which means their schedules can vary week to week. Unlike full-time firefighters with set rotations, per diem staff may be contacted on short notice and need to be flexible with availability, including nights, holidays, and weekends. This arrangement offers the opportunity to gain diverse experience across different shifts and stations, making it ideal for those who want flexibility or are building their firefighting careers. The work structure also allows per diem firefighters to remain active in the field while balancing other personal or professional commitments.

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Per diem firefighters can typically start at age 18 or older, with 27 being a common age to begin. Age requirements vary by department, but many agencies value experience and physical fitness over age, so starting at 27 is generally not too late for this role. Certifications such as EMT or firefighter training are often required regardless of age.
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Infographic showing various Per Diem Firefighter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,606 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Per Diem, Paramedic

Main Line Health

Media, PA • On-site

Per diem

Re-posted yesterday

Main Line Health rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

269th of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description:
Could you be our next Per Diem Paramedic with Riddle EMS?
Why work as a Per Diem Paramedic with Main Line Health?

  • Make an Impact! Paramedics at Riddle EMS are working in a fast paced, team environment providing basic and life support to an individual needing care in the field. Quick thinking is needed in order to evaluate care and provide assessment of needs. Communication and compassion shines through continuing the service of Main Line Health outside of the hospital. Come make an impact with the emergent care we provide to our community!
  • Develop and Grow your Career! You are encouraged to attend MLH Education & Development Classes that offer a variety of relevant courses, tools, and resources to help achieve your personal and professional goals. On-going feedback and career development are provided by your Manager through the use of performance appraisals and 1:1 communication to further develop yourself professionally.
  • Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
  • Position-Specific Benefits include: We offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services and vendors... And parking is always free!

Position: Paramedic - Per Diem
Shift: Per Diem 
Experience: 
Minimum of two years of pre-hospital advanced life support experience or equivalent experience.
Education: 
1. High school graduate. 
2. Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic program or its equivalent. 
3. Successful completion of an approved CCEMT-P Program or Critical Care Nursing Program.
Licensures/Certifications: 
1. Satisfactory completion of practical and written examinations administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. 
2. Current Pennsylvania certification as an EMT-Paramedic or Pre-Hospital Nurse.
3. Current driver's license valid in Pennsylvania with copy on file.  
4. Current BCLS and ACLS certifications with copies on file. 
5. Hazmat Awareness, and EVOC/EMSVO all are required. 
6. Other certifications are encouraged, such as: NREMT-P, PHTLS, BTLS, PALS, NALS, Firefighting 1 or equivalent.

Additional Information
  • Requisition ID: 82420
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Schedule: Per Diem
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Pay Range: $36.00 - $41.00
  • Job Grade: 606

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Main Line Health, a System Magnet designated health network, is a not-for-profit acute care system that demonstrates competence in evidence-based nursing practice, making clinical decisions using the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preference. We recognize that people are the most important asset we have so we believe in fostering a work environment of collaboration, participation, and respect.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bryn Mawr, PA, US

Year founded

1985

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