Description
Position Summary
The Clinical Development Captain is a full-time administrative leadership position responsible for advancing provider competency, clinical performance, specialty program development, and high-acuity clinical readiness across the organization.
Unlike traditional EMS leadership roles, this position is not assigned regular ambulance shift coverage, allowing dedicated time to focus on provider development, clinical systems, mentorship, and meaningful improvement initiatives.
This role reports to the Clinical Services Division Chief and works closely with the Clinical Quality Captain, Education Captain, and Medical Directors to strengthen clinical performance and help build a high-performing EMS system capable of exceptional care in both traditional and austere environments.
Primary Areas of Responsibility
Provider Development & Competency
Develop and oversee provider competency systems
Coordinate quarterly clinical validation and remediation
Support onboarding and clinical development of new providers
Provide hands-on coaching, mentorship, and provider support
Specialty Clinical Programs
Lead airway program development and oversight
Manage ventilator and advanced equipment competency
Support high-acuity and critical care clinical readiness
Assist with specialty clinical initiatives and advanced care development
Clinical Training & Simulation
Develop advanced scenario-based training
Coordinate high-acuity simulation and specialty training
Work with Education and QA teams to address identified clinical gaps
Reinforce provider confidence in complex patient care
Clinical Program Implementation
Support rollout and implementation of new clinical initiatives
Develop competency pathways, field resources, and practical tools
Assist with clinical process improvement and system advancement
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
National Registry Paramedic (or ability to obtain Utah Paramedic licensure)
Critical Care Paramedic certification required (FP-C, CCP-C, UMBC CCEMTP, or equivalent)
Minimum three (3) years of experience working in a critical care role, including flight medicine, critical care transport, specialty transport, or high-acuity interfacility medicine
Minimum five (5) years of EMS experience
Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, education, training, or quality improvement
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Previous EMS leadership experience
Experience in provider education or competency development
Utah EMS Instructor certification (or ability to obtain)
Experience with simulation training, QA/QI systems, or clinical program development
