EMS PHYSICIAN FELLOW

EMS Physician Fellow

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property, and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values. The FDNY Office of Medical Affairs is charged with providing medical oversight of the New York City 911 EMS System. This mission is accomplished through establishing mechanisms to monitor all medical and clinical aspects of the FDNY and NYC 911 Emergency Medical Service system as it relates to patient care activities. Led by the Chief Medical Director, OMAs oversight includes the development and implementation of the scope of practice for all providers, establishment of medical treatment protocols and ensuring of ongoing Quality Assurance and Improvement for EMS field practice, provision of pre-hospital personnel and physician training, establishment of Online Medical Control (OLMC) and EMS Dispatch call receiving algorithms, and ensuring of 911-receiving emergency department hospital compliance with EMS protocols and regulations. OMA also oversees and participates as one of the 18 designated EMS Program Agencies in the State of New York and is an integral part of the NYC Disaster Response System with the New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) in planning for mass casualty events and represents FDNY at the NYC Regional EMS Council, NY State EMS Council and other EMS Committees locally, Federally, and at the State level. OMA also participates in Urban Search and Rescue Response as part of the National FEMA Response Task Force. The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks 3 part-time per-diem Attending Physicians in the Office of Medical Affairs. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Director and the Deputy Medical Director for the EMS Fellowship; the successful candidates will assist in the medical oversight of prehospital emergency medical care in the City of New York in accordance with Federal, State and regional guidelines. Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following: provide physician coverage for On-Line Medical Control (OLMC); instruct resident physicians, Paramedics and EMTs; participate in the development of quality assurance and improvement initiatives; training and education for FDNY personnel; provide on-scene field response; develop and oversee EMS systems planning and analysis; conduct research projects as well as assist in the development and revision of FDNY policy and procedures. In addition, the selected candidates may function as representatives to the Regional EMS Council (REMSCO), Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC), NYS EMS Council (SEMSCO), NYS Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (SEMAC) and other appropriate subcommittees. Shall also perform any other tasks and duties as delegated by the Chief Medical Director and EMS Fellowship Program Director.