Medical Director - EMT and Paramedic Programs

Northeast Iowa Community College; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta, IA seeks a Medical Director to provide medical oversight for the EMT and Paramedic Programs. This contracted role supports program faculty, ensures current emergency and prehospital care standards, and guides student clinical education and evaluation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with college administration, accreditation activities, and ongoing medical guidance.

Qualifications

• MD licensed physician with current credentials.
• Experience or knowledge in emergency and prehospital medicine preferred.
• Familiarity with EMS education and accreditation standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Medical oversight and program consultation for EMT and Paramedic programs.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration on curriculum and clinical education.
• Oversee student evaluation and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support accreditation efforts and program quality improvement.

Skills

Emergency medicine knowledge

EMS education familiarity

Education

MD license

Physician in good standing

Job description

Medical Director - EMT and Paramedic Programs

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Contracted/part-time professional role.

Position Information

Position Title

Medical Director - EMT and Paramedic Programs

Posting Number

Posting Number S00583

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time

Work Schedule

Campus/Center

Campus/Center Peosta

Location

Location Peosta, IA

Position Summary Information

Job Goal

The Medical Director will provide medical oversight and professional guidance to the EMT and Paramedic programs and will collaborate with program faculty and College administration to ensure that program content, clinical education, student evaluation, and medical practices reflect current standards of emergency and prehospital care.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Medical Oversight and Program Consultation
2. Faculty and Program Collaboration
3. Student Evaluation
4. Accreditation and Compliance

Qualifications

Active, unrestricted Iowa Medical Doctor (MD) license.
Physician in good standing with applicable professional and regulatory bodies.
Experience of demonstrated knowledge in emergency medicine, prehospital medicine, acute care, or a closely related area is preferred.
Familiarity with EMS education, clinical education, and/or applicable accreditation standards is preferred.

Essential Functions

The Medical Director role is intended to provide ongoing medical oversight rather than function as a regularly scheduled clinical or instructional position. The annual stipend would cover routine medical oversight and program participation, including meetings, consultation with faculty and administration, review of program materials and policies, medical oversight, program planning, quality improvement, and routine accreditation support. Additional time associated with student evaluation activities would be compensated separately at the proposed hourly rate. Additional accreditation-related activities outside the routine scope of the role may be addressed through the annual agreement or separately, as determined by the College.

Open Date

Open Date 10/22/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Contracted/part-time professional role.