Emergency Medicine Physician

Duties

• Serve as Physician Sponsor for the department's EMS license
• Ensure compliance with California EMS Rules
• Approve protocols, standing orders, and medications
• Review patient care records, reports, and response data
• Conduct case reviews and recommend improvements
• Help the EMS Assistant Chief build and evaluate a continuous quality improvement program
• Approve and help develop initial and continuing EMS education
• Oversee clinical competencies and skills verification
• Take part in training as needed and act as subject matter expert during drills and simulations
• Advise EMS-related and interagency programs as needed
• Attend monthly meetings with the Fire Chief and staff
• Provide medical direction for the SWAT Medic Program

Minimum qualifications

• MD or DO licensed in California
• Background in emergency medicine/EMS or internal medicine with appropriate experience
• At least 3 years in EMS medical direction or emergency medicine (equivalent experience may be accepted)
• Current DEA registration and ACLS certification
• Familiarity with California EMS protocols and regulations
• Able to pass required clearances and background checks