Lead Prehospital Medical Specialist (LPHMS)

Global Support and Development•Charlotte, NC

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Global Support and Development is seeking to hire a Lead Prehospital Medical Specialist (LPHMS). The position is full-time, in-person, and located at HQ in Charlotte, N.C. Looking for a career where you can truly make an impact? Reporting to the Senior Manager of Medical Operations, The LPHMS serves in a dual capacity as a field-deployable senior medical provider and as the administrative lead responsible for medical readiness, credentialing, sustainment, and oversight of the Prehospital Medical Specialist (PHMS) cohort. The LPHMS operates under the Senior Manager of Medical Operations and works closely with Field Response Team (FRT) leadership to ensure PHMS personnel meet all clinical, operational, regulatory, and deployment requirements. This role ensures GSD maintains a highly trained, compliant, and ready prehospital medical workforce capable of supporting disaster response and capacity-strengthening missions. The LPHMS also directly deploys and participates in field medical operations, providing advanced medical care, operational guidance, and leadership during both domestic and international missions. This position operates across land-based and maritime environments and collaborates closely with the Operations and Plans Department, Maritime Access Team, Field Response Team, and external partners such as Atrium Health.

Requirements

Eight (8) years of relevant prehospital medical experience
Three (3) years of medical program administration, credentialing, training management, or clinical governance
Three (3) years of experience operating as part of a team in disaster response, humanitarian, or austere environments
Two (2) years of supervisory or team leadership experience in high-risk or resource-constrained settings
Degree/education required for licensed practice in the State of North Carolina for PA/NP/RN roles; or
Required education for licensure as a Paramedic/FP-C
Valid state licensure (all licenses must be valid through the end of 2026) and board certification (as applicable)
Paramedic: NREMT-P and ability to obtain NC EMS license (FP-C, CCP-C, WP-C, or TP-C preferred)
Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP): Must be able to obtain North Carolina license; austere and prehospital experience required
Flight Nurse or Flight Paramedic: With on-scene and transport experience
Registered Nurse meeting NREMT-Paramedic standards: Must obtain and maintain NREMT-P and NC EMS licenses; will be required to complete paramedic clinical shifts through GSD
Must have (or be in the process of) renewing the following certifications:
BLS (Healthcare Provider)
ACLS
PALS
PHTLS (TCCC/TECC acceptable)
ATLS or ITLS
Must have or be able to gain and maintain Diver Medical Technician (DMT) certification via the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, which includes maintaining the ability to work in a hyperbaric chamber environment for diving operations
Ability to pass medical clearance for hyperbaric exposure
FEMA ICS 100–800 (preferred)
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and mentorship skills
Demonstrated ability to oversee credentialing, readiness systems, and medical program administration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong decision-making capability in dynamic, high-stress environments
Ability to balance operational and medical requirements while supporting team and mission needs
Experience working in culturally diverse and challenging environments
Familiarity with humanitarian principles and humanitarian work
Proficiency in Google Workspace and collaboration tools such as Airtable and relevant dashboards
Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks
Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C), Certified Wilderness Paramedic (WP-C), Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C), Certified Tactical Paramedic (TP-C), Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS), FEMA ICS 100 - 800 (preferred)
Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee credentialing, licensing, certification, and recertification requirements for all PHMS personnel
Maintain and manage the medical readiness tracking system, ensuring all PHMS maintain current clinical currencies and competencies
Develop and coordinate sustainment training, clinical rotations, hospital privileges (if applicable), and continuing education for PHMS staff
Lead onboarding, training, and integration processes for new PHMS personnel
Conduct performance evaluations (from a medical perspective), provide coaching and mentorship, and support professional development for PHMS members
Manage scheduling, deployment rosters, surge staffing, and operational readiness for the PHMS cohort
Ensure adherence to medical documentation standards, quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) processes, and data integrity
Support development, review, and implementation of medical SOPs, treatment guidelines, protocols, and clinical governance frameworks
Serve as primary liaison between the Medical Department and FRT Team Leads for coordination of staffing, readiness, and operational needs
Support the evaluation of medical program effectiveness, participate in strategic planning, and recommend improvements to organizational medical readiness
Assist with medical administrative tasks including medical mission package development, protocol updates, and compliance monitoring
Deliver high-quality medical care during disaster response operations, maritime access missions, and resilience-based engagements
Act as a senior medical provider for Field Response Teams and Maritime Access Teams, providing advanced medical oversight and decision-making
Conduct rapid health needs assessments and medical risk/threat assessments both pre-deployment and in real time
Provide expert medical consultation to GSD leadership, team leads, and operational partners
Support internal team health and safety via direct medical care, preventive health guidance, and operational medical planning
Participate in After Action Reviews (AARs), contribute to MEAL assessments, and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into medical practice
Support local healthcare systems and partners through ICS/EOC integration, triage operations, surge support, and medical management activities
Identify gaps in medical infrastructure and assist in implementing Medical Mission Ready Packages
Maintain all FRT operational competencies including internal rescue, debris clearance, security/safety measures, communications, uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and sustainment tasks
Deploy domestically and internationally as required, including rapid response operations
Prompt and action GSD’s core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work we conduct
Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact
Perform other duties as assigned