Lead Paramedic & Clinical Educator

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

Lead EMS care, clinical training, and field readiness within a structured international healthcare environment where experienced paramedics guide teams, maintain standards, and support emergency response capability. At International SOS Government Medical Services, headquartered in Houston, Texas, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful care in clinical and operational settings across the U.S. and abroad while supporting diverse patient populations alongside experienced healthcare professionals. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, providing clinical care, emergency response, and healthcare support services across a wide range of care settings. You’ll step into a senior paramedic role where clinical judgment, EMS leadership, and hands-on training all matter. In this position, you’ll oversee on-site EMS program operations while mentoring EMTs and paramedics, supporting emergency response readiness, and helping maintain consistent clinical standards across the care environment. You’ll provide direct paramedic care, guide EMS personnel in protocol adherence, coordinate continuing education, and support clinical improvement through drills, case reviews, after-action reviews, and competency validation. This role is designed for a paramedic who is ready to combine field credibility with training ownership and day-to-day program leadership. If you’re ready to lead from both the stretcher side and the training room, this role gives you meaningful ownership of EMS readiness and clinical performance.

Requirements

Current U.S. state Paramedic license with National Registry EMT-P, or current unrestricted licenses.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Advanced trauma course required, such as PHTLS, ITLS, TCCC, or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in EMS instruction, field training, or clinical education.
Minimum three (3) years of paramedic experience.
Certification as a Paramedic from a recognized program.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident with a valid passport.
Ability to obtain and maintain MRPT security clearance and ability to meet deployment-related medical and physical requirements.

Nice To Haves

Paramedic experience in remote, military, international, or complex operational healthcare environments.
Current clearance preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, training, and rapid decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Manage the on-site EMS program, including coverage planning, readiness activities, records, and operational coordination.
Serve as the senior paramedic resource for EMTs and paramedics, providing clinical mentorship, guidance, and protocol oversight.
Develop and deliver EMS training, including skills sessions, simulation exercises, continuing education, drills, and competency assessments.
Support clinical quality improvement through case reviews, after-action reviews, training-gap identification, and protocol updates.
Perform advanced emergency care, including IV access, blood draws, IO access, intubation, medication administration, and 12-lead ECG interpretation.
Maintain EMS training records, certification tracking, inventory readiness, patient documentation, and cross-functional support across clinics, emergency room, and inpatient units.