EMS Physician & Research‑Focused Faculty

UVA Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Department of Emergency Medicine invites applications for an EMS Physician to join our clinical faculty with a focus on research and program development in Charlottesville, VA. This primarily clinical role (0.85 FTE) includes academic work and mentorship of EMS clinicians.

You will work with regional EMS agencies to improve EMS care, lead educational initiatives, and contribute to our growing EMS research program within UVA Health's academic health system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required and board-certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM).
• Board certification in Emergency Medical Services (ABEM/AOBEM).
• Eligibility for unrestricted Virginia medical license.
• At least 3 years of EMS system oversight experience.
• Interest in EMS research and scholarship with departmental mentorship and support.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care in the Emergency Department.
• Oversee care provided by residents and medical students during shifts.
• Partner with Division leadership and regional EMS agencies to standardize care and ensure seamless transitions from prehospital to in-hospital settings.
• Support continuous improvement in prehospital quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
• Teach and mentor EMS fellows, residents, medical students, and EMS clinicians, including research methods.
• Collaborate with UVA's research community in prehospital data science, AI-driven decision support, and related areas.

Skills

EMS oversight

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Education

Education

MD/DO

Board cert: Emergency Medicine

Board cert: EMS

Virginia license eligibility

EMS oversight experience (3+ yrs)

Job description

The University of Virginia's Department of Emergency Medicine invites applications for an EMS Physician to join our clinical faculty with a focus on research and program development in Charlottesville, VA. This primarily clinical role (0.85 FTE) includes academic work and mentorship of EMS clinicians.

You will work with regional EMS agencies to improve EMS care, lead educational initiatives, and contribute to our growing EMS research program within UVA Health's academic health system.