Medical Director (Contract / Per Diem)

Ohio ACEP; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

Aery Aviation, LLC is seeking a Medical Director in Newport News, Virginia. This role is the primary clinical authority, ensuring all transport medical care meets regulatory standards. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical operations, approving medical protocols, and maintaining high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate has an MD or DO degree, is board certified, and has a minimum of 3 years' experience in emergency care. Benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board certified in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology, or Critical Care Medicine.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of all medical operations and transport personnel.
• Approves medical equipment and medications for transport aircraft.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Quality assurance

Emergency medicine knowledge

FAA Part 135 operations familiarity

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Board certified in relevant specialties

Job description

For Aery Aviation, the question isn’t: “Can we?” When others are limited in the common approach, Aery Aviation jumps into higher gear asking, “How can we do this?” and then proceeds into problem‑solving for customers. This is what customers appreciate most about Aery Aviation – avid tenacity. It’s not cookie‑cutter production that Aery Aviation is cultivating; it is projects that inspire the Aery Aviation work‑family to come together and brainstorm, excited to come to work every day because there is always something inventive and interesting to work on.

About the role

The Medical Director serves as the primary clinical authority for the organization, providing oversight of all medical operations, transport personnel, offline protocols, and quality assurance activities. This role ensures that all clinical care delivered during transport meets or exceeds applicable Ohio EMS regulatory standards, FAA Part 135 requirements, and industry best‑practice benchmarks consistent with accreditation standards.

What You Will Be Doing

Clinical Oversight

• Serves as the designated Medical Director in accordance with ORC Chapter 4766 and Ohio State Board of EMS requirements.
• Develops, reviews, and approves all offline medical protocols on no less than an annual basis, or sooner following a significant clinical event or regulatory change.
• Reviews transportation requests and case notes for clinical appropriateness.
• Approves the medical equipment, medications, and supplies carried on all transport aircraft.
• Establishes and maintains clinical standards consistent with the scope of practice for all transport personnel.
• Participates in the hiring and credentialing of all clinical transport personnel, including review of licensure, certification, and competency documentation.
• Determines required initial and ongoing education and training for transport personnel.
• Ensures all transport personnel maintain competency within their scope of practice through documented evaluation and skills verification.

Medical Control

• Defines and documents the online and offline medical control structure for all transports, including any medical control agreements with receiving hospitals.
• Serves as, or designates a qualified physician to serve as, the medical control authority for real‑time clinical guidance during transport operations.

Quality & Compliance

• Oversees the Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement (QA/QI) program, providing clinical review and recommendations.
• Conducts or delegates structured review of adverse events, near‑misses, and sentinel events with findings documented and tracked to resolution.

Reporting & Administration

• Reports directly to COO and collaborates with the Director of Operations and Clinical Supervisor on matters affecting both clinical and flight operations.
• Acknowledges the distinction between the Medical Director role and the FAA Part 135 certificate holder; clinical authority does not extend to flight operations decisions.
• Discloses any conflicts of interest, including financial relationships with vendors supplying equipment or pharmaceuticals to the company.

Flight Status

Active flight status is required for this role, completing at least one (1) medical flight per quarter.

You Must Have

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board certified in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesiology, or Critical Care Medicine — or actively board eligible with a plan to achieve certification within 12 months of hire.
• Completion of either NAEMSP National EMS Medical Directors Course or Ohio ACEP, EMS Medical Directors Course if not board certified in Emergency Medicine.
• Unrestricted medical license in the State of Ohio under ORC Chapter 4731; licensure in additional transport states or eligibility via the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) strongly preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS provider certification; ATLS, PHTLS, or ITLS required within 90 days of hire if not already held.
• Minimum 3 years (of most recent 5 years) of clinical experience in an acute care, emergency, or critical care setting.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 135 operations and applicable Ohio EMS regulations under OAC Chapter 4765 preferred.

Aery Aviation job descriptions are meant as summarizations only. They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position.

Our Benefits

We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward‑thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Learn more about Aery Aviation, LLC at https://aeryaviation.com/special-mission-med/.

Aery Aviation, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aery Aviation, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

About Aery Aviation LLC

Aery Aviation, LLC is an aviation services organization whose focus is on the engineering, certification, and production associated with aircraft modifications. Our team has significant experience spanning everything from single engine ISR aircraft for government utilization to widebody VVIP interior completions. From design to delivery, Aery provides turnkey, bespoke solutions for our clientele.

Contact

Brittney Coiner
Human Resources & Corporate Recruiter
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