Clinical Director – North Central Region

Air Methods

Clinical Director overseeing patient care and clinical quality management in the North Central Region. Collaborating with leadership and ensuring compliance with medical care standards and training.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $89,000 - $137,925 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate, educate and oversee the delivery of patient care, clinical quality and compliance for an assigned group of bases
Coordinate with clinical division leadership in the development, implementation and execution of new and existing standards, clinical quality management programs, educational and training standards and documentation.
Assist Clinical Director II with interface with AMS leadership as well as Regional leadership safety, risk and compliance teams, and clinical education team to ensure effective provision of medical care provided, including compliance with required AMC training, CAMTS and any state/county required standards.
Monitor and identify clinical care trends in area of responsibility (documentation and reported issues) for potential significant events or patterns; strategize Clinical Director II to share solutions
Responsible for oversight and control of medical supply expenditures for assigned bases.
Assures efficient movement from third rider to second rider status; adjust clinical teammate assignments, schedule or training plan to assure efficiency
Oversee the quality improvement program for assigned bases, clinical chart review, statistical analysis, multi-disciplinary dashboard; audits documentation, escalates potential issues and implements changes as directed to meet require standards.
Facilitate medical director involvement as needed within the chart review process; assist with communication to medical directors regarding, pertinent clinical concerns and issues and other topics as appropriate.
Participate in clinical investigation and remediation as indicated upon request by the Clinical Director II.
Participate in clinical hiring screening process by providing scenario testing and participating in interview processes upon request of the Clinical Director II.
Provide input on annual performance appraisals for clinical teammates to Area Managers; provides input with performance management issues as appropriate
Assist the Clinical Director II ensuring compliance to local, state, Commission of Air Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) and Air Methods and applicable regulatory standards.
Assure bases are prepared for CAMTS accreditation/re-accreditation. Escalate any issues as necessary to Clinical Director II.
Assist the Clinical Director II assuring all teammate clinical licenses/credentials are properly documented and current for billing and operations compliance
Oversee, support, and mentor the clinical base lead in their responsibilities set forth within the clinical base lead job description.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in management or health-related field and three to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or paramedic program
Previous flight nurse or flight paramedic experience required; critical care ground transport experience may be acceptable
Previous management experience in a flight program, preferred
Specialty certification (CFRN, CCRN, CEN, FP-C, CC-P) required, CFRN/FP-C preferred
Five (5) years’ experience in critical care/emergency nursing or EMS
Understanding and demonstration of balancing financials with operations
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
Ability to manage and administer a broad range of tasks
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Current RN or paramedic licensure for state(s) of practice
Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, Approved AMC trauma credential
Specialty Certification (CFRN, CCRN, CEN, CTRN for nurses; FP-C or CC-P for paramedics)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical Quality ManagementPatient Care DeliveryStatistical AnalysisClinical Chart ReviewFinancial ManagementRegulatory CompliancePerformance ManagementClinical InvestigationDocumentation AuditsTraining Program Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written And Verbal CommunicationStrong Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationSound JudgmentRelationship Building

Certifications

ACLSBLSPALSNRPApproved AMC Trauma Credential