Executive Director- MON EMS

Leadership Opportunity In Emergency Medical Services

This position is responsible for providing complete strategic and compassionate leadership for the organization, leading to positive patient outcomes. Directs the activities of Mon EMS to include planning, developing and implementing programs, policies and procedures consistent with organizational goals and objectives and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services Management, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, or other related field.
• Obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) upon hire:
• IS 700
• IS 800
• IS 100
• IS 200
• Obtain IS 300 within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain IS 400 within 12 months of hire.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of management experience within a community or regional ambulance transport program.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Non-Restricted Paramedic License and/or Certification in West Virginia or a contiguous state OR Associate's Degree in Paramedic Program.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Credentialed EMS Officer
• Supervising EMS Officer
• Managing EMS Officer
• EMS Fellow

Experience:

• Five (5) years of management experience within a community or regional ambulance transport program.
• Three (3) years of experience with state, regional or national work groups/committees which focus on healthcare/emergency medical services.
• Three (3) years of experience working with large budgets, staff and vehicles across a given geographic area.
• Three (3) years of experience managing EMS Officer Level.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leads the organization in implementation of strategic and operational plans and policies which serve to enhance the delivery of value to patients, team members, member hospitals and the community-at-large.
• Oversees all business and operational activities to produce measurable results.
• Recommends, develops and fosters the organization's values, culture and philosophy.
• Provides appropriate management and supervision of organizational business affairs through development and implementation of processes to ensure achievement of operational and financial goals and objectives.
• Ensures appropriate processes and systems are in place for effective human resource management including employment, development, direction and termination of all employees and contracted staff.
• Ensures effective succession planning is in place and identifies potential resource implications.
• Identifies and assesses the organization's principal business risks and implements systems to effectively manage and mitigate these risks.
• Trains team members on and enforces compliance with policies and procedures to ensure organizational integrity and adherence to business ethics.
• Builds and maintains mutual trust relationships with key partners.
• Ensures structures and systems are in place for effective recommendation, development and review of existing service line expansion or change.
• Formulates and oversees development of major organizational policy and standards.
• Selects members of the leadership team and ensures ongoing evaluation of their individual and collective performance.
• Communicates with community healthcare, emergency services and governmental leaders to promote coordination of efforts and delivery of services which lead to improved patient outcomes and fiscal responsibility.
• Represents the organization in matters of community, governmental, business and media relations as needed.
• Analyzes problematic situations to develop meaningful solutions always maintaining personal and organizational integrity.
• Maintains a deep working knowledge of community and industry trends, standards, opportunities and challenges to properly position the organization as an emergency medical services leader.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift, push, pull and transfer boxes and equipment up to twenty-four pounds.
• Ability to twist upper body while moving boxes and/or equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, reach, stoop, bend and crouch for extended periods.
• Ability to smell and identify odors.
• With or without correction, maintain the ability to use close, distant and peripheral vision and visual focus.
• With or without assistance devices, maintain the ability to hear and interpret voice, radio and telephone communications.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standard Office Environment.
• Limited exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards may exist in this environment.
• Occasional travel to EMS bases, hospitals, and key business partners may be required in support of organizational activities.
• During these visits the incumbent may be exposed to loud noises, operating mechanical equipment, and a healthcare environment.

Skills and Abilities

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills allowing for interaction with various internal and external stakeholders.

2. Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize projects and multi-task to meet specific deadlines.

3. Demonstrated attention to high detail, particularly as related to operational and team member safety in the emergency medical transport environment.

4. Highly motivated and flexible with the inherent ability to quickly adapt to emerging business, operational and political challenges

5. Demonstrated appreciation and respect for business protocol, professionalism and confidentiality.

6. Ability to work efficiently and productively in both individual and collaborative environments.

7. In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.

8. Proven leadership skills required to include planning, analyzing, decision making, human resources management, and financial management.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: AHS LLC AHS LLC

Cost Center: 4851 AHS LLC EMS Monongalia

Address: 801 J D Anderson Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.