Systems of Care Medical Director

Systems of Care Medical Director

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We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long‑term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Serves as the state System of Care Medical Director for Georgia within the Office of EMS and Trauma, providing specialized medical oversight in the development and administration of the system of care designation program and will act as a liaison with designated facilities, state and national professional organizations, and state and federal partners. As the state System of Care Medical Director, provide essential physician leadership for key aspects of designated facilities including system oversight, coordination of guideline development, identification and implementation of best practices, system quality improvement, patient safety, education and research.

Furthermore, the state System of Care Medical Director is vital to the overall efficiency and performance of the designation program by promoting integration of direct and indirect oversight for the comprehensive delivery of specialized health care.

Salary offer will be based on credentials and experience. The hourly rate is $130 for up to 5 hours per week for 52 weeks a year.

• Provide strategic medical oversight and collaborate with OEMST leadership and program coordinators in the development, implementation, performance improvement, and ongoing evaluation of Georgia’s Systems of Care programs, including trauma, burn, stroke, cardiac, and EMS-C.
• Partner with the State EMS Director, Systems of Care Deputy Director, and relevant OEMST and Department staff to develop, review, and revise operational and clinical care guidelines that directly impact patient outcomes.
• Engage with statewide stakeholders, including the Georgia Trauma Commission, EMS Medical Directors Advisory Council (EMSMDAC), and hospital leadership, to strengthen and enhance the integrated Georgia System of Care.
• Work with Systems of Care staff to analyze and disseminate system-wide data related to designated facilities, areas for improvement, patient safety, and compliance with system criteria.
• Participate in site visits and other activities associated with the designation and re‑designation of specialty care centers, as assigned by the Systems of Care Deputy Director.
• Maintain an active presence at Systems of Care Advisory Council meetings, with a minimum attendance of 50%.
• Represent the Department at EMS and Systems of Care‑related meetings, committees, or task forces as requested.

• Experience in the evaluation and management of acutely ill and injured patients in specialty care designated facilities.
• Experience as a Medical Director for a licensed Georgia EMS agency that is a designated ERZ provider.
• Experience in site visits, specialty care criteria development and American College of Surgeons policy.
• Knowledge of EMS protocol and policy development.
• Knowledge of the Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations for Emergency Medical Services 511-9-2.
• Knowledge in preparedness planning and/or disaster coordination.
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