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HEALTH SERVICES PHYSICIAN FELLOW

Job Code: 4102
Pay Grade: 019

FLSA Status: Exempt 

General Functions
   The following working job titles are covered under this job description:

  • EMS Physician Fellow

  • Disaster Health Physician Fellow

The Emergency Management Services (EMS)/Disaster Health Physician Fellows will provide support to the EMS Medical Director, Associate Medical Directors, and EMS/Disaster Health Manager and will act as a direct representative of the EMS Medical Director and Orange County Government.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
   Duties may vary based on area of responsibility

  • Provides assistance to the EMS Medical Director, Associate Medical Directors and EMS/Disaster Health Manager in the areas of education, research, system development and quality improvement.
  • Keeps abreast and maintain documentation for all research projects including institutional review board requirements, journal submission guidelines and project timelines.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


  • EMS:

  • Develops educational programs for EMS providers within the EMS system to help meet recertification requirements.
  • Develops educational programs for EMS providers and Community Partners on disaster health related issues.
  • Responds to scenes when requested by the Medical Director or another agency.
  • Attends confidential case reviews and maintains confidential records as part of the quality improvement program.
  • Interacts with Physicians rotating within the Orange County EMS system for training.


  • Disaster Health:

  • Develops and review operational and medical guidelines related to disaster health for Metropolitan Medical Response System.
  • Acts as physician liaison for medical (disaster) surge planning and responses with local medical community.
  • Participates in the design and development of regional exercises.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   Graduation from a school of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).

Upon completion of residency program, must obtain Board Certified in Emergency Medicine within two years of the completion date.
 
Preferences
   State of Florida Medical License


4/2/2023