JOIN GUARDIAN EMS

The Chief Medical Officer will serve as the senior clinical authority at Guardian EMS, overseeing the development and implementation of medical protocols, maintaining compliance with state regulatory agencies, and guiding the agency’s long-term medical strategy. The CMO will work in close collaboration with the Chief of Operations and agency leadership to support operational readiness, personnel credentialing, and system quality.

Responsibilities:

• Approve and maintain all medical protocols and standing orders
• Ensure compliance with state EMS regulations and clinical standards
• Provide clinical oversight of EMS personnel and support medical credentialing
• Participate in internal QA/QI processes and documentation audits
• Serve as the agency’s registered physician for controlled substances (DEA oversight)
• Sign all required documentation for licensure, clinical operations, and protocol approval
• Remain available for consultation in clinical review or escalation scenarios
• Advise on long-term medical system development and clinical improvement

Requirements:

• MD or DO licensed in the State of Florida (required)
• Active DEA registration (required)
• Minimum of 3 years EMS or emergency medicine experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with EMS licensure processes and regulatory compliance (required)
• Strong administrative, leadership, and documentation review skills (required)
• Availability for occasional site visits and scheduled meetings (required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as an EMS Medical Director or CMO (required) 
• Knowledge of Florida ALS protocols and quality assurance practices
• ACLS/PALS Instructor certification (preferred but not required)
• Experience supporting startup EMS or mobile healthcare systems

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $36,000.00 - $85,500.00 per year 

Benefits:  Relocation assistance (Subject to change under services expansion)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jacksonville, FL 32207

Paramedics at Guardian EMS are responsible for providing high-quality prehospital care in accordance with Florida EMS protocols, agency guidelines, and medical direction. This includes emergency scene response, patient assessment, ALS intervention, and detailed electronic documentation.

You will work as part of a professional EMS team, uphold Guardian EMS standards at all times, and be prepared to travel, relocate, or deploy to other regions based on operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to emergency calls and provide advanced life support (ALS) care in accordance with Florida EMS protocols and Guardian EMS clinical guidelines
• Perform thorough patient assessments, formulate treatment plans, and initiate appropriate interventions 
• Administer medications, manage airways, interpret ECGs, and perform other ALS procedures within your scope and authorization 
• Operate and monitor cardiac monitors, oxygen delivery systems, and other ALS equipment safely and effectively 
• Accurately document patient care using electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems in a timely and compliant manner 
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, bystanders, healthcare staff, law enforcement, and other responders 
• Maintain knowledge of protocols, medical direction updates, and clinical procedures through ongoing training and quality assurance participation 
• Ensure operational readiness of assigned equipment, vehicles, and medical supplies before and after each shift
• Uphold Guardian EMS’s uniform, appearance, and conduct standards at all times in the field and in public
•  Participate in deployment or reassignment to other service areas based on agency needs, including temporary regional rotations or special assignments
• Adhere strictly to Guardian EMS safety protocols, confidentiality standards, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations

Requirements:

• Current Florida Paramedic license (required)
• Active NREMT Paramedic certification (preferred, or willing to obtain)
• Valid American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certification (required)
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of 911 Paramedic field experience (preferred) 
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and driving history review
• High school diploma or equivalent (required) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in using electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) software 
• Physically capable of lifting/carrying equipment and assisting with patient movement/lift-assists 
• Ability to deploy or travel to other Florida regions as agency needs evolve

Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per Hour

Benefits:  Relocation assistance (Subject to change under services expansion)

Work Location: To be determined

Paramedics at Guardian EMS are responsible for providing high-quality prehospital care in accordance with Florida EMS protocols, agency guidelines, and medical direction. This includes emergency scene response, patient assessment, ALS intervention, and detailed electronic documentation.

You will work as part of a professional EMS team, uphold Guardian EMS standards at all times, and be prepared to travel, relocate, or deploy to other regions based on operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to emergency calls and provide advanced life support (ALS) care in accordance with Florida EMS protocols and Guardian EMS clinical guidelines
• Perform thorough patient assessments, formulate treatment plans, and initiate appropriate interventions 
• Administer medications, manage airways, interpret ECGs, and perform other ALS procedures within your scope and authorization 
• Operate and monitor cardiac monitors, oxygen delivery systems, and other ALS equipment safely and effectively 
• Accurately document patient care using electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems in a timely and compliant manner 
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, bystanders, healthcare staff, law enforcement, and other responders 
• Maintain knowledge of protocols, medical direction updates, and clinical procedures through ongoing training and quality assurance participation 
• Ensure operational readiness of assigned equipment, vehicles, and medical supplies before and after each shift
• Uphold Guardian EMS’s uniform, appearance, and conduct standards at all times in the field and in public
•  Participate in deployment or reassignment to other service areas based on agency needs, including temporary regional rotations or special assignments
• Adhere strictly to Guardian EMS safety protocols, confidentiality standards, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations

Requirements:

• Current Florida Paramedic license (required)
• Active NREMT Paramedic certification (preferred, or willing to obtain)
• Valid American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certification (required)
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean driving record (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of 911 Paramedic field experience (preferred) 
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and driving history review
• High school diploma or equivalent (required) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in using electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) software 
• Physically capable of lifting/carrying equipment and assisting with patient movement/lift-assists 
• Ability to deploy or travel to other Florida regions as agency needs evolve

Job Types: Full-time
Pay:$25.00 per hour + $4.00/hour holiday differential

Benefits:  Benefits include unlimited PTO, gym reimbursement, private health insurance support, relocation assistance, holiday differential pay, and more.

Work Location: To be determined