EMS Medical Leadership — Assistant Director

mota; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 226,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS) seeks an Assistant Medical Director to support medical direction, EMS education, and quality assurance initiatives for pre-hospital care. The role reports to the Medical Director and oversees EMS training, policy development, and clinical performance standards.

The incumbent will collaborate with the Medical Director, EMS leadership, and hospital partners to ensure high-quality emergency medical services for District residents and

Qualifications

• Must hold an allopathic or osteopathic medical degree.
• Board certification in a medical specialty relevant to emergency medical services preferred (e.g., Emergency Medicine).
• Active medical license in the District of Columbia or eligibility to be licensed without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Assist Medical Director in providing medical direction and oversight of pre-hospital care.
• Lead EMS training, education programs, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Supervise subordinate managers and staff, including performance evaluations and personnel actions.
• Develop and update EMS protocols, equipment standards, and medical supply management.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

EMS training

Program management

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

M.D./D.O. degree

Board certification in emergency medicine (ABMS)

Medical license in DC

Job description

DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS) seeks an Assistant Medical Director to support medical direction, EMS education, and quality assurance initiatives for pre-hospital care. The role reports to the Medical Director and oversees EMS training, policy development, and clinical performance standards.

The incumbent will collaborate with the Medical Director, EMS leadership, and hospital partners to ensure high-quality emergency medical services for District residents and