Ground Clinical Educator

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FTE1 - 1.0 Professional Aurora, OR, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

Life Flight Network is one of the most prominent not-for-profit air ambulance organizations. As the industry's trailblazers, we constantly raise the bar for safety, excellence, social justice, and innovation in the skies and on the ground.

Being a member of our esteemed team means embarking on a career defined by distinction, pride, compassion, and unwavering service. We are a group of dedicated professionals who thrive in a high-octane, collaborative environment. Our collective brilliance shines as we come together to make a difference in the communities we serve. Here, you'll find the best and the brightest talents, who are second to none in their dedication and expertise.

Are you ready to unleash your potential and make a real impact in your community? If you're seeking a rewarding and fulfilling path, then look no further - Life Flight Network is the place where your aspirations will take flight!

The Ground Clinical Educator is responsible for the implementation and coordination of education and training programs for Life Flight Network's ground transport clinicians. This position serves as the subject matter expert for ground-based clinical education and ensures clinical staff are prepared to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care while maintaining compliance with organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and state EMS requirements.

The Ground Clinical Educator partners closely with Clinical Education, Clinical Operations, Quality, Medical Direction, and Base Leadership to advance clinical excellence, operational readiness, workforce development, and employee engagement throughout the ground transport program.

Maintains operational clinical proficiency through scheduled field shifts (approximately 0.3 FTE operational commitment).

This position may be based out of our operations in Aurora, Redmond, Newport, Lincoln City, OR, or the Tri-Cities, WA area.

• Current unrestricted Paramedic license in applicable state(s) of operation required
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, education, nursing, EMS, or related field preferred
• Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C), FP-C, or other advanced certification preferred
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in EMS, critical care transport, or emergency medicine required
• Two (2) years of clinical education, preceptor, field training, or leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, competency assessment, and adult learning principles
• Current instructor status in ACLS, PALS, BLS, and other applicable certifications or ability to obtain within six months required
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel throughout Life Flight Network service areas

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs specific to ground transport clinicians
• Maintain standardization of onboarding, annual competencies, continuing education, and remedial education across all ground operations
• Ensure educational content aligns with organizational patient care guidelines, evidence-based practice, and Medical Director expectations
• Identify educational needs through quality reviews, performance data, operational trends, and stakeholder feedback
• Develop corrective action or improvement education plans for identified clinical performance gaps
• Support implementation of new technology, equipment, medications, and clinical initiatives through education and competency validation
• Coordinate and support orientation programs for new ground clinicians
• Develop and maintain onboarding pathways, competency checklists, and evaluation tools
• Conduct clinical skills assessments and validate competency progression throughout orientation
• Collaborate with Clinical Field Trainers, Clinical Managers, and preceptors to ensure successful transition to independent practice
• Monitor onboarding completion rates and identify opportunities to improve orientation efficiency

• Develop and administer annual competency programs for all ground clinicians
• Conduct clinical skills verification and scenario-based competency assessments
• Maintain documentation and records supporting competency…