EMS PHYSICIAN

Position Description: The University of Iowa Emergency Medicine EMS Division Department is seeking an EMS Physician. Appointment rank may be at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level on either the tenure track or the clinical (non-tenure) track, consistent with prior experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will also maintain an active clinical emergency medicine practice at one of Iowa Health Care’s three clinical sites and active engagement in EMS Division activities.

The EMS Division consists of 4 physicians, a clinical coordinator, and administrative coordinator who participate in a variety of EMS medical directorships, including helicopter EMS, ground ambulance, EMS education, Iowa EMS Association, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, and state bureau of EMS and Trauma Services. The division contains a one-year, fully funded EMS fellowship program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). In addition, the division operates a physician response vehicle that seeks to augment existing local 911 emergency care with an EMS physician scope of practice – including field amputation, rapid sequence intubation, and resuscitative hysterotomy – and collaboration with local EMS agencies as requested.

The successful candidate will report to the EMS Division Director, and will have administrative support and access to professional development opportunities supported by the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• Applicants must have an MD/DO or equivalent.


• Position requires completion of an ACGME-accredited training program in Emergency Medical Services after completion of accredited residency in relevant specialty.


• Applicants must possess current subspecialty certification in Emergency Medicine Services by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or by the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency medicine.

• Applicants must be eligible for an active Iowa medical license. 

• Ideal candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching, strong organizational and management skills, and a track record of adaptability and innovation.


• Current clinical activity in the practice of emergency medical services and desire for medical director opportunities in addition to emergency medicine clinical duties.


• Participation in academic societies or educational programs designed to enhance own educational or administrative skills.


• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

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