Program Manager - Emergency Medical Services Program

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE day shift. Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm, no weekends are required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

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Bring your leadership experience to UW Health!

We are seeking a Program Manager - Emergency Medical Services Program to:

• Provide curriculum development and oversight for the Paramedic and EMS education program, ensuring it aligns with state regulations, accrediting standards, and industry best practices.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching through various methods, including graduate performance on national certification examinations and student surveys.
• Supervise student selection, provide academic advisement and tutoring, and initiate disciplinary action when necessary. Counsel students on unsatisfactory performance or inability to meet program requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of clinical training and faculty instruction.
• Conduct formal lectures, simulations, and examinations, and work with other allied health staff to improve teaching methods and instructional technology.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

Education:

Minimum - Completion of a state-approved Paramedic education program

Preferred - Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Healthcare or Education related field

Work Experience:

Minimum - Four (4) years of experience in delivery of emergency care or critical care, including instructional experience in the classroom or clinical setting

Preferred - Two (2) years of experience in teaching through experiential modalities such as procedural or immersive simulation

Certifications:

Minimum -

• Wisconsin state licensure as an EMT-Paramedic
• Nationally Registered Paramedic
• WI EMS Instructor II certification or must obtain within six months from date of hire

Preferred - Simulation Certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (CHSOS, CHSE)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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