Physician - Emergency Medicine (EMS Medical Director)

Emergency Medicine Physician - EMS Medical Director Opportunity in Pennsylvania

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 (0.5 FTE Directorship duties/0.5 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.

Job Description

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

Benefits

• Highly competitive guaranteed base salary
• Robust benefits package including medical/dental, retirement with matching, and tuition assistance

Community Overview

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.