Grand County Emergency Medical Services 
 

Grand County EMS – Moab, Utah
Full-Time Leadership Position | $65,000–$90,000 DOE + Full Benefits

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Grand County EMS is seeking a motivated, clinically strong, and forward-thinking leader to serve as our Clinical Development Captain.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of rural EMS while living and working in one of the most incredible outdoor communities in the country.

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Located in Moab, Utah, Grand County EMS serves more than 3,600 square miles of southeastern Utah, including vast public lands, backcountry terrain, and portions of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Our crews respond to a broad spectrum of emergencies including high-acuity medical calls, major trauma, wilderness and backcountry incidents, technical rescue responses, and critical care interfacility transport.

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At Grand County EMS, we believe rural EMS can deliver world-class care. We are proud to be the first rural EMS agency in Utah to implement a field blood program and continue to invest in advanced clinical capabilities, provider development, and high-quality patient care.

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We are building a strong Clinical Services Division focused on education, competency, quality improvement, and provider success, and we are looking for the right person to help us take it to the next level.

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Position Summary

The Clinical Development Captain is a full-time administrative leadership position responsible for advancing provider competency, clinical performance, specialty program development, and high-acuity clinical readiness across the organization.

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Unlike traditional EMS leadership roles, this position is not assigned regular ambulance shift coverage, allowing dedicated time to focus on provider development, clinical systems, mentorship, and meaningful improvement initiatives.

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This role reports to the Clinical Services Division Chief and works closely with the Clinical Quality Captain, Education Captain, and Medical Directors to strengthen clinical performance and help build a high-performing EMS system capable of exceptional care in both traditional and austere environments.

 

Primary Areas of Responsibility

Provider Development & Competency

• Develop and oversee provider competency systems

• Coordinate quarterly clinical validation and remediation

• Support onboarding and clinical development of new providers

• Provide hands-on coaching, mentorship, and provider support

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Specialty Clinical Programs

• Lead airway program development and oversight

• Manage ventilator and advanced equipment competency

• Support high-acuity and critical care clinical readiness

• Assist with specialty clinical initiatives and advanced care development

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Clinical Training & Simulation

• Develop advanced scenario-based training

• Coordinate high-acuity simulation and specialty training

• Work with Education and QA teams to address identified clinical gaps

• Reinforce provider confidence in complex patient care

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Clinical Program Implementation

• Support rollout and implementation of new clinical initiatives

• Develop competency pathways, field resources, and practical tools

• Assist with clinical process improvement and system advancement

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• National Registry Paramedic (or ability to obtain Utah Paramedic licensure)

• Critical Care Paramedic certification required (FP-C, CCP-C, UMBC CCEMTP, or equivalent)

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in a critical care role, including flight medicine, critical care transport, specialty transport, or high-acuity interfacility medicine

• Minimum five (5) years of EMS experience

• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, education, training, or quality improvement

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• Previous EMS leadership experience

• Experience in provider education or competency development

• Utah EMS Instructor certification (or ability to obtain)

• Experience with simulation training, QA/QI systems, or clinical program development

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Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $65,000–$90,000 annually DOE
Full Benefits Provided

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Benefits include:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Utah Retirement Systems (URS)

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

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