EMS Physician

University of Iowa Health Care; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an EMS Physician for the EMS Division within Emergency Medicine. Appointment rank may be Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, on tenure or clinical tracks, based on experience.

The role includes maintaining active EMS clinical work across Iowa Health Care’s sites and leading EMS Division activities. Education requires an MD/DO and completion of an ACGME EMS training program post-residency, with subspecialty certification in EMS by

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence in teaching, strong organizational and management skills, and a track record of adaptability and innovation.
• Current clinical activity in the practice of emergency medical services and desire for medical director opportunities in addition to emergency medicine clinical duties.
• Participation in academic societies or educational programs to enhance educational or administrative skills.
• Professional experience working with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active clinical emergency medicine practice at one of Iowa Health Care’s three clinical sites.
• Engage in EMS Division activities including medical directorships and education.
• Report to the EMS Division Director and utilize administrative support.
• Participate in the division's fellowship program and related EMS activities.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Medical director interests

Academic involvement

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

ACGME EMS training after residency

Subspecialty certification in Emergency Medicine Services

Job description

The University of Iowa Emergency Medicine EMS Division Department is seeking an EMS Physician. Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level on either the tenure track or the clinical (non-tenure) track, consistent with prior experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will also maintain an active clinical emergency medicine practice at one of Iowa Health Care’s three clinical sites and active engagement in EMS Division activities.

The EMS Division consists of 4 physicians, a clinical coordinator, and administrative coordinator who participate in a variety of EMS medical directorships, including helicopter EMS, ground ambulance, EMS education, Iowa EMS Association, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, and state bureau of EMS and Trauma Services. The division contains a one-year, fully funded EMS fellowship program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). In addition, the division operates a physician response vehicle that seeks to augment existing local 911 emergency care with an EMS physician scope of practice – including field amputation, rapid sequence intubation, and resuscitative hysterotomy – and collaboration with local EMS agencies as requested.

The successful candidate will report to the EMS Division Director, and will have administrative support and access to professional development opportunities supported by the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Education Requirement:

• Applicants must have an MD/DO or equivalent.
• Position requires completion of an ACGME-accredited training program in Emergency Medical Services after completion of accredited residency in relevant specialty.
• Applicants must possess current subspecialty certification in Emergency Medicine Services by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or by the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency medicine.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must be eligible for an active Iowa medical license.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ideal candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, strong organizational and management skills, and a track record of adaptability and innovation.
• Current clinical activity in the practice of emergency medical services and desire for medical director opportunities in addition to emergency medicine clinical duties.
• Participation in academic societies or educational programs designed to enhance own educational or administrative skills
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

For more information, please contact:

Contact name: Nicholas Mohr, MD, MS

Title: Executive Vice Chair, Emergency Medicine

Email address: [e-mail]

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.