Adelphi is seeking a highly qualified and experienced physician to serve as the EMS Medical Director for a government entity in Woodbury, New Jersey. The candidate will be primarily responsible for medical leadership, administrative oversight, and the delivery of high-quality pre-hospital care services to the residents of the County.
Job Quick Facts :
RefProfession : PhysicianSpecialty : Emergency Medicine (preferred), Primary Care, or Family MedicineLocations : Woodbury, New JerseyJob Type : ContractFacility Type : Government Administrative EntityCoverage Period : 1 yearStart Date : TBCShifts : 12.5 hrs per weekRequirements :
MD / DOActive New Jersey LicenseBC in Emergency MedicineBlS / ACLSDEA LicenseMinimum of 5 years experience as an emergency department physician with documented expertise in EMS medical direction for BLS and ALS systems.Responsibilities :
- Provide clinical leadership for the emergency medical services (EMS) program, advising on patient care and medical practices.
- Direct the clinical management of patients and ensure adherence to statewide EMS protocols.
- Develop, review, and update medical policies, procedures, and protocols based on evidence-based practices.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including retrospective and prospective reviews.
- Oversee EMS continuing education programs and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
- Conduct at least 6 hours per week of field observation, providing direct oversight to EMS staff during patient care.
- Review patient care charts weekly to ensure compliance with clinical standards.
- Guide EMS teams on the stocking, storage, and use of medical supplies and drugs, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Perform medical audits of patient care and participate in EMS quality improvement planning.
- Collaborate with receiving hospitals to integrate EMS with hospital quality improvement programs.
- Attend bi-weekly administrative and clinical meetings with EMS leadership.
- Provide written clinical guidance, including bi-weekly communications or newsletters to staff.
- Respond to significant incidents, including mass casualty and hazardous material events, to provide direct medical oversight.
- Consult on the acquisition and evaluation of pre-hospital medical equipment.
- Provide training and education for EMS staff to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
- Counsel and remediate EMS staff when clinical performance falls below standards.
- Serve as a liaison to the broader medical community and stakeholders to enhance EMS system operations.