Clinical Director II

Air Methods

7d•$108,000 - $167,000

About The Position

The Clinical Director II provides regional clinical leadership and support to ensure safe, high-quality patient care across Air Methods’ North East Region, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The role works closely with clinical, operational, and medical leadership to drive quality improvement, support regulatory and accreditation compliance, develop clinical team members, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and clinical excellence. The position partners with the VP Clinical Services and regional teams to maintain care and compliance standards, improve clinical and operational practices, monitor clinical performance, and support quality initiatives. It also supports Medical Director engagement, CAMTS accreditation activities, team development, clinical hiring and evaluation processes, supply oversight, and accurate management of licenses, certifications, and credentials. The role supervises the CDI and provides leadership and mentorship to clinical team members across assigned locations. Travel is required as needed to support bases, training, audits, and operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Management, Nursing, EMS, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Graduate of an accredited Nursing or Paramedic program.
At least five years of experience in critical care, emergency nursing, or EMS.
Previous flight nurse or flight paramedic experience; critical care ground transport experience may be considered.
Current RN or Paramedic license in the applicable state(s) of practice.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and approved Air Medical Trauma Credential certifications.
Current specialty certification: nurses must hold CFRN, CCRN, CEN, or CTRN; paramedics must hold FP-C or CC-P.
Strong understanding of clinical operations and ability to balance operational priorities with financial stewardship.
Ability to advocate for patients, teammates, and high standards of clinical care.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships across organizational levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
Sound decision-making and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position, with reasonable accommodations available in accordance with applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or management experience within an air medical or transport program.
CFRN or FP-C certification.

Responsibilities

Partner with the VP Clinical Services, regional leadership, safety, risk, compliance, and education teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Support compliance with Air Methods standards, CAMTS accreditation requirements, and applicable local, state, and regulatory requirements.
Identify operational and clinical improvement opportunities and help implement best practices across assigned bases.
Ensure clinical team members progress efficiently through onboarding and rider qualification processes.
Monitor clinical performance through chart reviews, documentation audits, and reported events.
Identify clinical risks, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement, and collaborate on corrective actions.
Support Quality Improvement initiatives, including clinical data analysis, dashboard review, and performance monitoring.
Participate in clinical investigations, remediation efforts, and follow-up action plans as directed.
Escalate significant clinical concerns to the VP Clinical Services and appropriate stakeholders.
Facilitate Medical Director engagement in clinical review processes as needed.
Communicate clinical concerns, performance trends, and quality initiatives as a liaison.
Assist assigned bases with CAMTS accreditation and re-accreditation preparation.
Provide supervisory oversight, guidance, coaching, and mentorship to the CDI.
Contribute to clinical hiring through candidate screening, scenario-based assessments, and interviews.
Provide performance-related feedback and recommendations to Area Managers for annual evaluations and development planning.
Collaborate with education and leadership teams to support teammate growth and clinical competency.
Oversee medical supply utilization and expenditures for assigned bases.
Help ensure clinical licenses, certifications, and credentials are current and properly documented.
Support billing, operational, and regulatory compliance through accurate credential management.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Travel as required for assigned bases, training activities, audits, and operational needs.
Comply with Air Methods policies, procedures, and employment practices.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to clinical team members across assigned locations.