Operational Medical Director (EMS)
Montpelier, Virginia•Contract
$140 - $175 hourly
$140 - $175 hourly
About the Job
Operational Medical Director (EMS) - Louisa County, VA (#R10263)
Location: Louisa County, VA.
Employment Type: Contract.
Hourly Rate: $140 - $175 per hour (negotiable based on experience).
Employment Type: Contract.
Hourly Rate: $140 - $175 per hour (negotiable based on experience).
Position Overview:
The Operational Medical Director (OMD) provides physician-led clinical oversight for Louisa County Fire and EMS operations. The OMD is responsible for establishing, reviewing, and maintaining EMS protocols, ensuring compliance with Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (VAOEMS) requirements, and overseeing the quality and appropriateness of pre-hospital patient care. This role supports continuous improvement in clinical performance, training, and emergency response operations.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn $140 - $175 per hour with negotiable rates based on experience.
- Work Schedule: As-needed with monthly meetings, training participation, and quarterly reporting. On-call support during emergencies as needed.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment while serving as the primary medical authority for EMS operations.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through high-quality pre-hospital care and emergency response.
Qualifications:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Licensure: Active and unrestricted Virginia medical license required.
- Experience: EMS/OMD experience preferred. Board certification preferred.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of EMS protocols, VAOEMS compliance requirements, electronic Patient Care Reports (ePCRs) review, Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement (QA/QI) methodologies, and emergency/disaster response protocol development.
- Soft Skills: Clinical judgment, leadership, effective communication, crisis management, and the ability to collaborate with EMS personnel and agency leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Operational Medical Director (OMD) provides physician-led clinical oversight for Louisa County Fire and EMS operations.
- The OMD is responsible for establishing, reviewing, and maintaining EMS protocols, ensuring compliance with Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (VAOEMS) requirements, and overseeing the quality and appropriateness of pre-hospital patient care.
- This role supports continuous improvement in clinical performance, training, and emergency response operations.