EMS Fellow, MD (Temporary)

Job Description:

EMS Fellow, MD (Temporary)

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division: EMS
Section: Administration
Location: 500 Jefferson, 16th Floor
Workdays & Hours: Various

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under a dual-employed fellowship with an accredited medical institution and the City of Houston’s Fire Department (HFD), prepares for leadership and medical oversight roles in Emergency Medical Services outside of a hospital/medical setting. Participates in the direction of paramedics and emergency services personnel by performing functions that parallel an Assistant EMS Physician Director's daily duty.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in the daily activities of EMS as delegated by the EMS Physician Director and EMS Associate Physician Director
• Provide on-scene quality assurance, medical direction, and supervision.
• Participate in online medical control on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Educate, train, and examine firefighter EMTs and Paramedics.
• Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement activities
• Initiate and directly assist in various research projects
• Represent the City of Houston Fire Department Emergency Medical Services at the local, state, and national EMS meetings
• Participate in a leadership role for Mass Gathering/Mass Casualty planning.

Driving is an essential function of this position, as the selected candidate will be issued a take-home response vehicle and will be required to drive in response to calls for service, disasters, mass casualty incidents, and other significant events while in their role as the on-call medical director, must have a Valid Driver's License and be compliant with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable most of the time occasional periods of stooping, bending, and/or light lifting of materials.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Medical Doctor’s degree or Osteopathic Medical degree from an American Medical Association or similarly accredited medical school.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a license to practice medicine in the State of Texas within three months of the time of hire.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed an Emergency Medicine Residency program and/or enrolled in an ACGME Accredited EMS Fellowship program.

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

**Eligible veteran applicants who possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6 are preferred.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, the candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range is:

Salary Range - Pay Grade 3

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during the active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-394-6941.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-394-6941. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of the information provided.

EOE Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Please contact temporary agency for a list of possible benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 5/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$15,600.00 Annually