Physician - Emergency Medicine (EMS Medical Director) at UPMC North Central

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.