EMS Clinical Division Commander

Reporting directly to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Clinical Practices Division. Develops and implements short- and long-range strategies, objectives, and priorities. 

• Coordinates and oversees hiring processes, credentialing and educations of medical providers, and continuous quality improvement activities
• Maintains accurate records of education provided and skills performed
• Oversees the budget and operations of the AHA training center to ensure compliance with AHA national standards
• Develops the yearly budget for Clinical Practices 
• Functions as a clinical expert and resource to Williamson County EMS
• Coordinates with the Medical Director to ensure the department practices evidence-based medicine
• Manages the disciplinary processes of employees and coordinates any action with the EMS Director and Human Resources Department
• Reviews and enforces Texas Department of State Health Services regulatory requirements
• Coordinates with the Community Captain to identify education needs for the Community Paramedics
• Coordinates with Clinical Commander, Captains, and Clinical Lieutenants for new employee academy development
• Reviews the Scope of Care document and updates, as needed
• Creates and administers the yearly Scope of Care compliance and any needed re-education
• Oversees Clinical promotion process
• Oversees the Peer Review Process and Performance Improvement Plans for field staff
• Conducts random patient care report review for quality assurance and improvement
• Participates on the CATRAC Education Committee and Mission Lifeline 
• Participates in monthly meetings with hospitals and other stakeholders
• Assists the Medical Director and Director of EMS in development of a training curriculum for the WCEMS Community Paramedicine program
• Serves as a member of the Department Compliance Committee to develop, implement, review and evaluate the Departments Compliance Program
• Serves on city, county, and state committees, as required 
• Serves as a member of the Department Executive Team to plan, develop, recommend, resolve and implement executive level policies and procedures

• Utilizes discipline as necessary including friendly reminder, documented discussion, written counsel, notice of unsatisfactory performance
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas

• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – EMS Director
• Direct Reports – Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle and emergency equipment
• Position involves prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, lifting, climbing, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities
• Position involves hearing audible sounds and speaking in a clear, understandable voice

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to:
  • Sit; talk and hear; use fingers, hands and arms to handle, reach and/or operate basic office equipment, objects, tools or controls
  • The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Five (5) years of management experience
• Prior experience and knowledge of curriculum development

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Certified or licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) as a Paramedic

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

Required within one (1) year of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Eight (8) years of EMS experience
• Certified by TDSHS as an Instructor and ALS Course Coordinator

EMPLOYMENT TESTING 

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) database clearance

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.  
 

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.