EMS Fellowship Assistant Program Director
The Emergency Medical Services Fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital (Pittsburgh, PA) is seeking a qualified Assistant Program Director. The fellowship is a one-year program for didactic and clinical immersion in EMS medicine. ACGME accredited since 2017, this program is based at a Level I Trauma, Stroke, ECPR, and STEMI Center.
Qualifications
- MD/DO or equivalent
- Must have current board certification in Emergency Medical Services by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or AOBEM
- Educational, administrative, and/or clinical experience in Emergency Medical Services is preferred
Job Highlights
- Serve as Assistant Program Director to assist in the clinical and didactic education, operation, and administrative oversight of the EMS fellow and fellowship program
- Engage in didactic and experiential education interfacing with medical students, residents, and fellows, including EMS board review
About Allegheny General Hospital
- Trauma Designation: Level I
- ED Volume: 43,000
- ED Beds: 32
- ED Admission Rate: 39% with high-acuity
- EMR: Epic
- New state of the art ED construction began in 2025
- Nationally recognized healthcare facility with designations including Cardiac/STEMI center and ECMO Center, supporting 16 ambulance services and Lifeflight operations
- Home to an accredited and highly regarded Emergency Medicine Residency Program with world-renowned physicians leading exceptional clinical teams
- Internationally reputed for excellence and innovation in education, research, and delivering advanced, compassionate patient care
- National leader in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, cancer, neuroscience, orthopedic and rehabilitation care
Benefits
Financial Benefits:
- $100,000 equity ownership given to all full-time Physicians after 3 years of employment
- Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $35,000
- $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
- $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
- Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Pioneering Paid Military Leave
- Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
- Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
- Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
- USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!
Intangible Benefits:
- Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
- National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
- Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
- 24/7/365 live physician support
- Professional Development Programs including Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, Engagement & Experience Academy
- USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
- Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians
The Area
Pittsburgh, frequently recognized as one of America’s most livable cities, has successfully evolved from its industrial roots to a diverse economy centered on healthcare, education, technology, and financial services. The city boasts prestigious educational institutions like Pitt and Carnegie Mellon University, alongside excellent public and private schools. Residents enjoy varied housing options with convenient commutes from urban, suburban, and rural settings, plus abundant outdoor recreation in parks, riverfront areas, and nearby mountains. Pittsburgh’s vibrant culture includes passionate sports fans supporting the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates, while its downtown Cultural District features the Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Theater, Civic Light Opera, and numerous theaters and galleries