🚒🩺 EMS Medical Director Opportunity – Fire-Based System Leadership | Clinical Oversight, CQI & Field Integration | Oregon

Location: Clackamas County, Oregon (Clackamas County, Oregon service area)
Annual Compensation: $80,000 – $110,000
Submission Deadline: 07/01/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific
Contract Start Date (Tentative): 11/01/2026

🌟 Opportunity Overview

Seeking a highly qualified physician to serve as Contracted EMS Medical Director, providing clinical leadership and medical oversight for one of Oregon’s largest and most advanced fire-based EMS systems.

This role is ideal for a physician passionate about prehospital medicine, system design, and high-impact population health—combining strategic leadership with hands-on EMS system engagement.

🚑 Organization Overview

Serves nearly 250,000 residents across a 303-square-mile region, including communities such as Gladstone, Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Oregon City, and Sandy.

The organization operates:

• 24 strategically located fire stations
• High-volume EMS response system
• Integrated fire, EMS, prevention, and public education divisions
• Strong emphasis on innovation, accountability, and team-based care

Core values: Trust, Empowerment, Accountability, Mindset, Service (TEAMS)

🩺 Position Responsibilities

🧠 Clinical Leadership & System Oversight

• Provide full medical direction for EMS protocols and standing orders
• Oversee clinical standards of care and system-wide EMS practice
• Ensure compliance with EMS laws, regulations, and peer review protections

📊 Quality Improvement & Performance

• Lead CQI initiatives, case reviews, and morbidity & mortality analysis
• Monitor EMS performance metrics and implement system improvements
• Oversee documentation integrity and clinical outcome improvement programs

🚒 Field & Operational Integration

• Conduct regular ride-alongs and field observation (minimum quarterly)
• Provide real-time clinical guidance during high-risk incidents
• Integrate with frontline crews and Incident Command System (ICS)

🎓 Education & Credentialing

• Lead provider credentialing and clinical privileging processes
• Deliver EMS education, simulations, and skills verification
• Support onboarding and ongoing training programs

🤝 System Collaboration

• Coordinate with hospitals, trauma systems, dispatch, and public health partners
• Represent EMS leadership in regional and system-level meetings
• Oversee controlled substances compliance and diversion prevention

🧾 Reporting & Administration

• Submit quarterly and annual system performance reports
• Maintain licensure and required EMS certifications (including ICS/NIMS)

⏱️ Time Commitment

• Estimated: ~8 hours/week average
• Minimum 6 hours/week in person
• Quarterly field ride-alongs (minimum 4 hours)
• Quarterly education delivery (minimum 4 hours)
• Monthly CQI participation required

📌 Minimum Requirements

• Active, unrestricted medical license (Oregon required for supervision)
• Qualification as Supervising Physician per Oregon EMS regulations
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Strong background in EMS medical direction or public safety medicine

💰 Compensation Structure

• Annual Flat Fee: $80,000 – $110,000 (core services)
• Paid in monthly installments
• Out-of-scope hourly rate (for pre-approved additional services)