Paramedic Program Director & Lead Instructor

Hugh Chatham Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 117,768,000 - 176,652,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an EMS Lead Instructor (CAAHEP Paramedic Program Director) for the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital EMS System. The role carries 24‑hour accountability and oversees all aspects of the Paramedic Program.

The position requires an Illinois RN or Paramedic with leadership experience, teaching credentials, and ongoing program development responsibilities in a hospital EMS setting.

Qualifications

• Emergency or Critical Care RN or Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
• CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, NAEMT Instructor or within 6 months of hire
• 2 years’ teaching experience with curriculum development
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with pre-hospital emergency care
• Administrative and/or project management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Organizes, administers, and supervises the education requirements of the Paramedic Program of the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital EMS System.
• Designing and developing the curriculum for the program including the didactic, clinical, psychomotor, and affective domains
• Performing continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program
• Cooperative involvement with the Medical Director, Lead Instructors, contracted faculty, EMS staff, hospital administration, and EMS system administrators
• Maintaining compliance with state, NREMT, and CAAHEP requirements and accreditation processes
• Maintaining program accreditation documentation and conducting advisory board meetings

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking an EMS Lead Instructor (CAAHEP Paramedic Program Director) for the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital EMS System. The role carries 24‑hour accountability and oversees all aspects of the Paramedic Program.

The position requires an Illinois RN or Paramedic with leadership experience, teaching credentials, and ongoing program development responsibilities in a hospital EMS setting.