Medical Director

The Medical Director delivers comprehensive medical oversight for clinical services provided by Global Medical Response’s family of solutions, including American Medical Response (AMR) emergency medical services personnel, and serves as the designated medical authority for the broader EMS system. This role provides medical direction not only for internal clinical teams, but also for county and public safety partners, including Fire Services, the Sheriff’s Department (including SWAT), Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and E911. The Medical Director supports the implementation of clinically sound, evidence‑based standards and provides leadership for quality and performance initiatives by serving as a liaison between the organization, the local medical community, and designated quality organizations and committees. Through collaboration, data review, and continuous improvement, this role helps define quality expectations, identify opportunities for advancement, test innovative practices, and adopt best practices in alignment with GMR’s mission to provide care to the world at a moment’s notice. Responsibilities Provides medical direction for AMR clinical teams, Barrow County and public safety partners including Fire Services, the Sheriff’s Department (including SWAT), Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and E911. Reviews quality improvement and performance reports and identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care or system design, collaborating with appropriate entities to develop an improvement program. Creates or directs reports and records relating to patient care as required by organization and/or regulatory bodies, public or private. Reviews and responds to requests to review high priority clinical cases or audits within twenty‑four hours of being notified. Directs, coordinates, and/or participates in initial, ongoing and remedial education of emergency medical services personnel in accordance with company policies. Instructs and informs management and governmental boards or agencies to limit, suspend, or withdraw clinical credentials of emergency medical service personnel. Develops criteria for establishment and maintenance of credentials for emergency medical services personnel, including design of protocols, guidelines, new medical equipment, patient information forms, medical record forms, and consent forms for field or AMR use. Undertakes activities as reasonably requested, including professional contacts with physicians, healthcare systems, public health agencies, paramedic associations, nursing associations, governmental agencies, and state and local medical societies to apprise such individuals and groups of the nature and availability of facilities and services, facilitating exchange of information on patient care, administration, medical policy, and utilization review. Responsible for approving local implementation plans for ordering, distribution and handling of controlled substances, overseeing records and logs and maintaining state and federal permits, registrations or licenses required to prescribe controlled substances. Secures DEA and state‑controlled substance registration(s) and participates in Controlled Substances Ordering System within six months of start date, reviewing efficacy of control processes annually. Oversees protocol and operation of communications centers, AMR Inter‑facility, Specialty or Critical Care Transport operations regarding development, education, and performance review. Expected to provide or arrange full‑time support for the above requirements as needed. Qualifications Education & Industry Experience MD or DO from an accredited medical school. EMS Fellowship or experience preferred. Certifications and Licenses Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Georgia and approved to act as a medical director. Maintains current, valid, and unrestricted DEA registration. Board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Surgery. Sub‑specialty board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) preferred. Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr