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Job Description:
The Baptist Health Louisville Knowledge program has helped numerous individuals reach their career goals of becoming a professional in healthcare. The Knowledge Program is open to both current employees and external candidates and provides tuition funds in the form of loan forgiveness to individuals who are enrolled or accepted into an approved Paramedic program. Upon graduation students will be asked to become licensed, join Baptist Health and begin their Paramedic career.
(NOTE: Internal candidates should apply through Workday, Careers, and search for R22041084
Program Requirements
The Paramedic Knowledge Program requires individuals to:
- Be accepted and/or actively enrolled in an approved Paramedic program.
- Hold a GPA of 3.0 or greater or successfully pass all classes with a "c" or better.
- Provide two letters of reference from school instructors or employers
- Provide a one page document outlining why you need the Knowledge Program funds and how you will use them to obtain your Paramedic education and License.
After completing your application, related documents should be forwarded to Human Resources:
By e-mail: BHLouHR@BHSI.com
In Person: Human Resources Division, Entrance A, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, M-F
By Mail:
Baptist Health Louisville
Knowledge Program - Human Resources
4000 Kresge Way
Louisville, KY 40207
Program Commitments
Knowledge Program money is generally used for tuition but may be used for appropriate school related expenses (housing, books, study guides) at the recipient's personal discretion.
Program participants will be asked to sign an agreement and promissory note prior to disbursement of Knowledge dollars.
Participants in the program must agree to work for Baptist upon graduation from their program. For every $2,500 in Knowledge Dollars the graduate will be required to work 6 months full-time to forgive the loan.
Knowledge Program participants are taxed according to IRS guidelines regarding Loan Forgiveness. Once the participant begins work as a Paramedic the loan monies are taxed through installments in the payroll process.
Additional questions may be sent to BHLouHR@BHSI.comor (502) 897-8822#
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Employees will be expected to comply with Baptist Health's infectious disease and vaccination policies, which include but may not be limited to compliance with BHS' mandatory vaccination policies for influenza and COVID unless reasonable accommodations are needed under applicable law Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer."EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."