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EMS JOB DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Direct, supervises and coordinates the functions, daily operations and activities of the Russell County Emergency Medical Services. Ensures that reasonable customer expectations are met within policies and procedures. Develops and monitors department’s budget. Report to the Board of Directors at each meeting and carries out all other duties that are set forth by the Board of Directors.
Qualifications:
- Must be a High School Graduate or equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age
- Possess current Kentucky Driver’s License
- College education in Emergency Management is preferred, but not necessary
- Certified Kentucky EMT or Higher in good standing
- Satisfy All qualifications of the appropriate certification / licensure
- Must have a minimum of six (6) years experience as an EMS supervisor or manager
- Minimum of 10 years EMS employment
- Good moral character / no felony convictions
- Must have satisfactory evaluations
Skills:
- Knowledge of business operations.
- Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to analyze problems and determine appropriate course of action.
- Planning, delegating and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate well with and take orders from the Board of Directors.
Essential Duties:
The following is just a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties from time to time, as set forth by the Board of Directors.
- Supervises staff with established policies and procedures of the Russell County Ambulance Service.
- Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate issues regarding on-going work issues, new developments and overall work unit effectiveness.
- Responsible for appropriately orient, develop and train staff members.
- Develops department operational budget to be presented and approved by the Board of Directors. Analyzes costs, develops programs to assure budgetary boundaries and provides justifications for budget variances. Plans for ongoing and future capital needs of the department. Evaluates new and existing technologies and makes recommendations for purchase or upgrades. Responsible for attempting to locate grants for department.
- Acts as liaison and resource person, providing communication to the community and other emergency services and expertise for EMS issues to hospital departments, the medical staff, committees and the Board of Directors.
- Provides directions to and coaches supervisory and management staff to assure consistency in approach to department objectives and expectations. Delegates responsibilities that match the aptitudes and abilities of key personnel. Develop management staff to have a comprehensive understanding of department activities and goals.
- Provides leadership in problem identification and resolution and coordinates resolutions between Inter agencies as needed.
- Adheres to Russell County Ambulance Service policies and procedures.
- Will be responsible for promoting Russell County Ambulance Service in a positive way to the community in which they operate.
- Will be responsible to report any and all issues to the Board of Directors in a timely manner, as well as carry out any and all duties set forth by the Board of Directors.
Shift Supervisor and/or Staff Meetings:
The Director will be required to attend monthly and Special Called Shift Supervisor meetings and staff meetings as designated by the Director and/or Deputy Director. Everyone’s schedules will be considered however, all cannot be accommodated.
Compensation:
The Director compensation will be determined by the Board of Directors.
Reports to: Board of Directors
Routine evaluations completed by: Board of Directors every January and July
Supervises: Deputy Director, Administrative Assistant, Shift Supervisors, Training Coordinator, Paramedics, Advanced EMT’s, EMT’s, and any other persons employed by Russell County EMS.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of medical services jobs.
- Medical degree (MD or DO) with an active, unrestricted state license
- Board certification in a relevant clinical specialty
- Minimum of five years of combined clinical practice and administrative leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience with quality improvement frameworks such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical analytics platforms
- Knowledge of CMS conditions of participation, Joint Commission standards, and HIPAA compliance
Tips for Your Director of Medical Services Job Search
Tailor your CV to clinical governance
Director of medical services roles weigh your record of clinical policy development, credentialing oversight, and quality improvement programs. Pull those achievements to the top of your CV with measurable outcomes, not just duties, so hiring committees see leadership impact immediately.
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Target organizations by accreditation stage
Hospitals pursuing Joint Commission re-accreditation or CMS certification often post director of medical services roles to shore up compliance leadership. Filtering your search around that organizational context helps you find openings where your quality and regulatory experience will matter most.
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Negotiate scope before title or compensation
Many director of medical services offers look similar on paper but differ sharply in reporting structure and decision-making authority. Before accepting, clarify whether you will have direct budget control, which departments report to you, and whether the role sits in the operational or the clinical chain.
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Director of Medical Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of medical servicess?
The companies hiring the most director of medical servicess right now include Dartmouth Health, Sound Physicians, and City and County of San Francisco, with the largest share of openings in California, New Hampshire, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and large physician groups consistently account for the bulk of postings.
How many director of medical services jobs are remote?
About 25% of director of medical services openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader trends in administrative healthcare leadership. Utilization management, population health strategy, and telehealth oversight roles are the sub-areas most likely to offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles tied to on-site credentialing and physician relations typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a director of medical services?
You typically start by completing medical school and residency, earning board certification, and spending several years in active clinical practice. From there, you move into physician leadership by taking on department chief, medical staff committee, or associate medical director roles. Completing an MBA, MHA, or fellowship in physician leadership strengthens your transition into full executive scope.
Can you get hired as a director of medical services without prior executive experience?
You can move into the role without a formal executive title if you have led high-stakes clinical initiatives, chaired quality or credentialing committees, or managed a clinical department. Smaller health systems, federally qualified health centers, and specialty medical groups are more likely to hire a clinician with strong project leadership experience into a first director of medical services role than large academic medical centers.
What does the director of medical services interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a screening call from human resources or a physician recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the CMO, VP of operations, and department chiefs. A presentation round is common, often asking you to analyze a clinical quality problem or outline a strategic initiative. Final stages usually include a site visit, meetings with frontline physicians, and a conversation with the board or executive committee.
Where can I find and apply to director of medical services jobs?
You can find and apply to director of medical services jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty background and leadership experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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