EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY ULTRASOUND DIRECTOR
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Job description
Emergency Medicine Residency Ultrasound Director
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8401 Market Street Boardman, OH 44512-6777
USACS Benefits
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Employee Ownership: $100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service |
401(k): Industry-leading, 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $36,000 |
Continuing Education: $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually |
Parental Leave: Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents |
Military Leave: Pioneering paid leave for deployments |
Student Loan Refinancing: As low as 2.99% |
Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage |
Disability: Short- and long-term disability (own occupation) |
Malpractice Coverage: Unmatched medical malpractice, including tail and free litigation support. USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average! |
| Intangible Benefit |
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Location Flexibility and Job Stability: Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians. |
Clinical Guidance: National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS Physicians. |
Bedside Support: Evidence-based Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) and experienced Physicians available 24/7/365 to assist you. |
Onboarding and Ongoing Support: Dedicated Clinician Advocates for a personalized concierge-style service and the USACS Annual Assembly, open for all Clinicians to attend. |
Professional Development: Scholars (leadership training), Efficiency Academy, Provider Engagement & Patient Experience Academy, and more. |
Hospital Details
- 224-bed regional medical center
Specialties represented:
- OB/GYN
- General Surgery
- Neurology
- Hospitalists
- Cardiology
Emergency Department
- ED Volume: 52,000
- 37 beds; 12 hallway beds
- EM MD/DO residency program
- EPIC documentation
- Admission rate: 23%
- ED ultrasound, CT scan
- 38 hours Physician coverage: 30 hours APP coverage
- Qualifications: BC or BE ABEM Physicians
Community
Boardman Township is one of the 14 townships of Mahoning County, OH. A suburb directly south of Youngstown, Boardman is one of two major retail hubs in the Mahoning Valley. A large, sprawling suburb. Boardman boasts is a busy community with excellent schools and a low cost of living.
About USACS
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital is seeking a motivated and academically minded Emergency Ultrasound Director to join our faculty. This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician educator with a passion for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), resident education, and program development.
Position Overview
The Ultrasound Director will lead and oversee the emergency ultrasound curriculum within our ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program. This role includes longitudinal resident education, hands-on bedside teaching, quality improvement, and didactic instruction, with protected time dedicated to ultrasound education and program leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Ultrasound Director for the Emergency Medicine residency program
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the residency ultrasound curriculum, aligned with ACGME and EM ultrasound guidelines
- Provide weekly ultrasound education to residents, including:
- Ultrasound fundamentals and image acquisition
- Core emergency ultrasound applications
- Advanced and evolving POCUS techniques
- Conduct hands-on bedside ultrasound teaching in the emergency department
- Lead and oversee ultrasound quality assurance (QA/QI), including image review and feedback
- Participate in residency didactic conferences, simulation sessions, and faculty development
- Mentor residents and faculty in ultrasound education, scholarship, and quality initiatives
- Collaborate with residency leadership on curriculum design, assessment, and milestone evaluation
- Participate in scholarly activity related to ultrasound education, QI, or clinical research (supported and encouraged)
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Fellowship training in Emergency Ultrasound or equivalent experience with demonstrated expertise
- Strong interest in resident education and bedside teaching
- Experience with ultrasound QA/QI processes preferred
- Commitment to academic Emergency Medicine and collaborative teamwork
Academic Environment & Opportunities
- Dedicated protected time for ultrasound education and program leadership
- Strong, engaged residency program with enthusiastic learners
- Opportunities for academic advancement, leadership development, and scholarly activity
- Supportive departmental culture focused on education, mentorship, and innovation