Medical Director Paramedic Program

Job Description

Under nominal direction, responsible for clinical oversight of pre-hospital EMS educational programs at Campbellsville University, the Medical Director will:
Develop, implement, and revise policies and protocols of pre-hospital care for EMT, EMT-A, and Paramedic educational programs.
Monitor quality assurance and assist with curriculum.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing guidance in medical issues that impact the quality of student learning initiatives and outcomes, quality of the EMS educational programs in relation to Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS), the National Registry, and the Committee on Accreditation and the EMS Profession (CoAEMSP).
Evaluate paramedic students during the capstone experience for competency that aligns with the program accreditation standards.
Approve program completion and eligibility for National Registry of paramedic students.
Collaborate with EMS stakeholders for continuous quality improvement of educational programs.
Exhibit a commitment to Campbellsville University’s EMS programs by upholding the institutional mission, vision, values, core skills, and learning outcomes.

This position reports directly to the Director of Allied Health. The position requires participation on the department’s EMS Program Advisory Board. The position is responsible for all medical aspects of the EMS programs at Campbellsville University.

Responsibilities:

• Under nominal direction, be responsible for clinical oversight of pre-hospital EMS educational programs at Campbellsville University
• Develop, implement, and revise policies and protocols of pre-hospital care for EMT, EMT-A, and Paramedic educational programs.
• Monitor quality assurance and assist with curriculum.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing guidance in medical issues that impact the quality of student learning initiatives and outcomes, quality of the EMS educational programs in relation to Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS), the National Registry, and the Committee on Accreditation and the EMS Profession (CoAEMSP).
• Evaluate paramedic students during the capstone experience for competency that aligns with the program accreditation standards.
• Approve program completion and eligibility for National Registry of paramedic students.
• Collaborate with EMS stakeholders for continuous quality improvement of educational programs.
• Exhibit a commitment to Campbellsville University’s EMS programs by upholding the institutional mission, vision, values, core skills, and learning outcomes.

Requirements:

• Must be a current, licensed Physician in the state of Kentucky
• Must be authorized to practice in the location of the program with knowledge
• Previous teaching experience preferred but not required
• Expertise in the area of EMS and hospital Emergency Medicine preferred
• Hospital privileges for observation of students on clinical rotations preferred.