paramedic

Job Description

Job Description

Apex Ambulance Service is a rapidly growing emergency  transportation provider focused on, clinical excellence, and strong hospital partnerships. We are building a best-in-class EMS organization and are seeking a high-level clinical leader to help shape our future. This is not a standard field position. We are seeking a Clinical Director / Lead Paramedic who will take ownership of clinical operations, training infrastructure, and quality performance across the organization.

You will play a key role in:

• Building and leading a high-performance FTO program
• Standardizing clinical excellence across all crews
• Acting as the bridge between field operations and hospital partners
• Driving quality, compliance, and growth initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical operations and patient care standards
• Design and lead a structured Field Training Officer (FTO) program
• Implement and maintain evidence-based clinical protocols
• Lead QA/QI programs and ensure continuous improvement 
• Review ePCR reports and provide actionable feedback 
• Train, mentor, and develop EMTs, Paramedics, and FTOs 
• Ensure full compliance with Virginia EMS regulations and inspections  
• Support executive leadership in scaling operations and service quality
• Participate in strategic hiring and workforce development

Required Qualifications

• Active Paramedic Certification (Virginia or eligible for reciprocity)
• 3+ years of paramedic experience , with leadership responsibility 
• Proven experience in FTO, QA/QI, or clinical supervision
• Strong knowledge of EMS systems, compliance, and documentation standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills 
• Experience working with hospital systems or IFT operations

Preferred (High-Value) Qualifications

• Previous Clinical Director, EMS Supervisor, or Operations Leadership role
• Instructor certifications ( ACLS, PALS, CPR Instructor ) 
• Experience building or scaling an EMS or transport program 
• Familiarity with ESO or hospital discharge platforms (strong plus)