Paramedic Knowledge Program Application

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#