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ASSISTANT EMS PHYSICIAN DIRECTOR

Salary

$98,930.00 - $199,999.80 Annually

Location

500 Jefferson

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

33399

Department

Houston Fire Department

Opening Date

02/15/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Job Classification: Assistant EMS Physician Director

Department: Fire Department

Division: EMS

Location: 500 Jefferson

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY –THURSDAY 40 hours/week

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 EMT's 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.

• Participate in the Tactical Medical Program with the Houston Police Department.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a M.D. from a college accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or a D. O. from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, as well as medical board certification or eligibility in a medical specialty.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two years of experience in pre-hospital emergency care, trauma care, EMS research and teaching or a closely related field.

LICENSE

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

Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP2-2).

PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES

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

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The department may administer a skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if the candidate is promoted to this position, he/she must pass an assigned 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 for this position is: Salary Range - Pay Grade 33

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 832-394-6937.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-394-6905. (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 Opportunity Employer

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.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have an M.D. from a college accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or a D.O. from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Association?

• Yes

• No

  03

  How many years of experience in pre-hospital emergency care, trauma care, EMS research, and teaching or a closely related field do you have?

• At least 2 years but

• At least 4 years but

• At least 6 years but

• More than 8 years

• None of the above

  04

  If you answered Question 3, please elaborate on your pre-hospital emergency care, trauma care, EMS research, and teaching or experience.

  05

  Are you licensed to practice as a Medical Doctor in the state of Texas?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Have you completed an Emergency Medicine Services Fellowship?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Have you completed an Emergency Medicine Residency?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Please indicate your level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Basic Microsoft Office Suite

• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite

• Advanced Microsoft Office suite

• None of the above

  10

  What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.

• Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.

• None

  11

  Please rate your experience with Microsoft Word.

• Advanced

• Intermediate

• Beginner

  12

  Are you a current or former Houston Fire Department employee?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Are you a current or former City of Houston employee?

• Yes

• No

  14

  If you answered Yes to question 13, please list your Employee # /Job Title & Department.

  Required Question