Physician - Emergency Medicine (EMS Medical Director)

Emergency Medicine Physician - EMS Medical Director Opportunity in Pennsylvania

Job at a Glance:

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Role: EMS Medical Director
• Schedule: Full-time

UPMC North Central in Williamsport, Pennsylvania has a leadership opportunity for a BE/BC Emergency Medicine physician and BE/BC in EMS. This full-time (0.3 FTE Directorship duties/0.7 FTE hands-on EM practice) employed position has tremendous administrative support and great advancement potential in a rapidly expanding health system. 

With 18,000 calls annually, our hospital-based EMS supports 911, routine, and critical care ground transport services with a nationally registered staff. This team also provides medical operation support for the Little League Baseball® World Series. Williamsport is the preceptor site for paramedic and EMT students.

Duties of the Assistant EMS Medical Director include:

·        Assist with day-to-day EMS oversight for Susquehanna Regional EMS;

·        Meet the responsibilities and requirements of a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania EMS agency medical director, EMS command physician, and Prehospital EMS Physician (PHP) as delineated in PA code Chapter 1023 §1023.1, §1023.2, 1023.30; and §1023.31(h);

·        Provide continuing education sessions for EMS professionals within the system;

·        Mentor EMS providers in their personal growth as clinicians;

·        Work collaboratively with other stakeholders in the development of a robust Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program;

·        Develop strategic initiatives and plans with other members of the management team;

·        Provide assistance with disaster management and event planning as needed;

·        Provide field response services as needed; and,

·        Provide guidance as needed during 9-1-1 responses, interfacility transports, and MIH visits.

UPMC offers a highly competitive guaranteed base salary plus robust benefits package including medical/dental, retirement with matching, and tuition assistance.

Williamsport, Pennsylvania is a thriving small city, offering all the amenities of a larger, more metro region with the close-knit feel of a rural community. The local school districts are diverse and top-rated. Williamsport’s vibrant downtown offers plentiful dining and cultural options. Northcentral Pennsylvania features beautiful hiking/biking trails and waterways that appeal to the outdoor enthusiast. New York City, Baltimore and Philadelphia are a short three-hour commute.