EMS Operational Medical Director

Title: EMS Operational Medical Director

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Compensation for this part-time role is a flat $3,000.00 annual stipend.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

This position is required for accreditation. CAAHEP standard III B.2 requires an operational medical director to maintain accreditation for an EMS program.

This role provides medical oversight of the Laurel Ridge EMS program. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Review and approve the educational content of the program for appropriateness. Medical accuracy and reflection of evidence-informed prehospital practice.
• Review and approve minimum numbers of patient contacts and standards.
• Review and approve the process used to evaluate students in didactic, laboratory, clinical and field internship.
• Review students' progress and determine appropriate corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure competence of each graduate in all domains.
• Engage in cooperative involvement with program director and educational interaction of physicians with students.

Compensation: This is a part time role, which is paid via annual flat stipend of $3,000.00. The position is part time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be board certified in Emergency Medicine
• Must be a Virginia OMD - having completed the training as outlined by the Virginia Department of Health, Office of EMS.
• Must practice or have privileges at an Emergency Department in the Laurel Ridge Community College catchment area. (Winchester, Warren, Fauquier, Shenandoah, Clarke, Page) preferably Winchester Medical Center or Fauquier Health

Additional Considerations:

• Previous experience as a medical director for a paramedic program
• Previous experience or training as an EMS provider (EMT. AEMT, or Paramedic)