Medical Director Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Position: Medical Director – Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Location: Anaheim (Onsite – Field visits, meetings, training)
Job Type: Part-Time (Contract)
Hours: Minimum 20 hours/month
Contract Duration: 3 Years + 2 Optional 1-Year Extensions

The Medical Director – EMS will serve as the primary medical authority for the City of Anaheim Fire & Rescue EMS system, providing comprehensive oversight across clinical operations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and system-wide medical direction.
This role is critical in shaping EMS clinical strategy, ensuring high-quality patient care, and supporting innovative programs such as mobile integrated healthcare, opioid response, and disaster preparedness.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Direction & Clinical Leadership

• Provide overall medical oversight of EMS operations
• Advise Fire Chief and leadership on EMS system design and strategy
• Develop and maintain prehospital clinical protocols
• Conduct field visits, training, and clinical evaluations
• Supervise advanced providers (NPs, EMS units)
• Support EMS innovation programs and system improvements

Quality Improvement & Compliance

• Lead Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives
• Conduct chart reviews and clinical audits
• Ensure compliance with EMS regulations and standards
• Investigate adverse events and implement corrective actions

Controlled Substances & Equipment Oversight

• Oversee procurement and management of controlled substances
• Ensure regulatory compliance for medication handling
• Approve and evaluate EMS medical equipment

Opioid & Public Health Programs

• Develop opioid response protocols
• Support Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) programs
• Ensure safeguards against drug diversion

Special Programs & Innovation

• Provide oversight for:
  • Advanced Provider Response Units
  • Special event medical programs
  • Disaster and pandemic response
• Support telemedicine and innovative EMS initiatives

Training & Clinical Development

• Deliver EMS education and simulation training
• Conduct clinical case reviews and protocol updates
• Support continuing medical education (CME)

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare quality and performance reports
• Maintain compliance documentation and audit records
• Recommend system improvements and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) – Required
• Active California Physician License – Required
• DEA License – Required
• Board Certified / Eligible in Emergency Medicine – Required
• EMS Board Certification – Required
• Valid California Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• EMS Fellowship training
• Experience in EMS medical direction
• Disaster medicine / mass casualty experience
• Experience with public health systems
• Experience with Mobile Integrated Healthcare programs
• Fire service familiarity

Required Skills

• Strong EMS clinical leadership
• Protocol development and system design expertise
• Quality improvement and regulatory compliance knowledge
• Training and mentoring capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration
• Analytical and decision-making skills

Recruiter Submission Template:

Full Name:
Medical Degree (MD):
California Physician License: (Yes/No)
DEA License: (Yes/No)
Board Certification (Emergency Medicine): (Yes/No)
EMS Board Certification: (Yes/No)
Total Years of Experience in Emergency Medicine:
EMS Medical Director Experience:
Experience with EMS Agencies / Fire Departments:
EMS Protocol Development Experience:
Quality Improvement / CQI Experience:
Disaster Medicine / MCI Experience:
Opioid Program Experience:
Training & Education Experience:
Available Start Date:
Able to commit 20 hrs/month: (Yes/No)
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Hourly Rates:
Is it W2 / C2C, If C2C, May I know your corporation Name?
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work in Anaheim, CA (Onsite – Field visits, meetings, training)?