Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Adelphi is seeking a highly qualified and experienced physician to serve as the EMS Medical Director for a government entity in Woodbury, New Jersey. The candidate will be primarily responsible for medical leadership, administrative oversight, and the delivery of high-quality pre-hospital care services to the residents of the County.

Job Quick Facts :

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Profession : Physician

Specialty : Emergency Medicine (preferred), Primary Care, or Family Medicine

Locations : Woodbury, New Jersey

Job Type : Contract

Facility Type : Government Administrative Entity

Coverage Period : 1 year

Start Date : TBC

Shifts : 12.5 hrs per week

Requirements :

MD / DO

Active New Jersey License

BC in Emergency Medicine

BlS / ACLS

DEA License

Minimum of 5 years experience as an emergency department physician with documented expertise in EMS medical direction for BLS and ALS systems.

Responsibilities :

• Provide clinical leadership for the emergency medical services (EMS) program, advising on patient care and medical practices.
• Direct the clinical management of patients and ensure adherence to statewide EMS protocols.
• Develop, review, and update medical policies, procedures, and protocols based on evidence-based practices.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including retrospective and prospective reviews.
• Oversee EMS continuing education programs and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Conduct at least 6 hours per week of field observation, providing direct oversight to EMS staff during patient care.
• Review patient care charts weekly to ensure compliance with clinical standards.
• Guide EMS teams on the stocking, storage, and use of medical supplies and drugs, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Perform medical audits of patient care and participate in EMS quality improvement planning.
• Collaborate with receiving hospitals to integrate EMS with hospital quality improvement programs.
• Attend bi-weekly administrative and clinical meetings with EMS leadership.
• Provide written clinical guidance, including bi-weekly communications or newsletters to staff.
• Respond to significant incidents, including mass casualty and hazardous material events, to provide direct medical oversight.
• Consult on the acquisition and evaluation of pre-hospital medical equipment.
• Provide training and education for EMS staff to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Counsel and remediate EMS staff when clinical performance falls below standards.
• Serve as a liaison to the broader medical community and stakeholders to enhance EMS system operations.