Clinical Director – Midwest Region

Air Methods

. Provide regional clinical leadership and support across Air Methods' Midwest Region .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • United StatesLead💰 $89,000 - $137,925 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical leadership, operational compliance, and patient care quality within air medical services. Proficient in managing clinical performance, mentoring team members, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical LeadershipCritical Care ExperienceCFRN CertificationRegulatory CompliancePatient Advocacy

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Hard Skills

Critical Care NursingEmergency Medical ServicesClinical Data AnalysisChart ReviewDocumentation AuditsPerformance MonitoringOnboarding ProcessesCredential ManagementMedical Supply UtilizationOperational Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDecision-MakingCritical ThinkingMentorshipRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelWordPowerPointOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

CFRNCCRNCENCTRNFP-CCC-PBLSACLSPALSNRP

Industry Keywords

Air Medical ServicesCAMTS AccreditationHealthcare ManagementEmergency NursingFlight NurseFlight ParamedicClinical OperationsFinancial StewardshipPatient Care QualityRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide regional clinical leadership and support across Air Methods' Midwest Region
Partner with clinical, operational, medical, safety, risk, compliance, and education teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care
Support compliance with Air Methods standards, CAMTS accreditation requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements
Identify operational and clinical improvement opportunities and implement best practices across assigned bases
Ensure progression of clinical team members through onboarding and rider qualification processes
Monitor clinical performance through chart reviews, documentation audits, reported events, clinical data analysis, dashboard review, and performance monitoring
Identify clinical risks and recurring issues and collaborate on corrective actions
Participate in clinical investigations, remediation efforts, and follow-up action plans
Escalate significant clinical concerns to the Clinical Director II and appropriate stakeholders
Facilitate Medical Director engagement in clinical review processes and communicate clinical concerns, performance trends, and quality initiatives
Prepare assigned bases for CAMTS accreditation and re-accreditation activities
Provide guidance, coaching, mentorship, and support to Clinical Base Leads and clinical team members
Contribute to clinical hiring activities, including candidate screening, scenario-based assessments, and interviews
Provide performance feedback and recommendations to Area Managers for evaluations and development planning
Collaborate with education and leadership teams to support teammate growth and clinical competency
Oversee medical supply utilization and expenditures for assigned bases
Ensure clinical licenses, certifications, and credentials remain current and documented
Support billing, operational, and regulatory compliance through accurate credential management
Travel to assigned bases, training activities, audits, and operational needs as required
No direct supervisory responsibility; provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance across assigned locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare, Management, Nursing, EMS, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Graduate of an accredited Nursing or Paramedic program
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in critical care, emergency nursing, or EMS
Previous flight nurse or flight paramedic experience required; critical care ground transport experience may be considered
Prior leadership or management experience within an air medical or transport program preferred
Current specialty certification required: Nurses: CFRN, CCRN, CEN, or CTRN; Paramedics: FP-C or CC-P
CFRN or FP-C certification preferred
Current RN or Paramedic license in the applicable state(s) of practice
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and Approved Air Medical Trauma Credential certifications
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong understanding of clinical operations and financial stewardship
Strong patient and teammate advocacy skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and responsibilities
Sound decision-making and critical thinking skills
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Regular and reliable attendance
Ability to travel as required to assigned bases, training activities, audits, and operational needs
Compliance with Air Methods policies, procedures, and employment practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws
Equal opportunity employment
Protected veteran and disability protections