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
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Serve as Ultrasound Director for the Emergency Medicine residency program
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Develop, implement, and continuously improve the residency ultrasound curriculum, aligned with ACGME and EM ultrasound guidelines
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Provide weekly ultrasound education to residents, including:
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Ultrasound fundamentals and image acquisition
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Core emergency ultrasound applications
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Advanced and evolving POCUS techniques
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Conduct hands-on bedside ultrasound teaching in the emergency department
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Lead and oversee ultrasound quality assurance (QA/QI), including image review and feedback
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Participate in residency didactic conferences, simulation sessions, and faculty development
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Mentor residents and faculty in ultrasound education, scholarship, and quality initiatives
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Collaborate with residency leadership on curriculum design, assessment, and milestone evaluation
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Participate in scholarly activity related to ultrasound education, QI, or clinical research (supported and encouraged)
Qualifications
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Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine
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Fellowship training in Emergency Ultrasound or equivalent experience with demonstrated expertise
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Strong interest in resident education and bedside teaching
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Experience with ultrasound QA/QI processes preferred
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Commitment to academic Emergency Medicine and collaborative teamwork
Academic Environment & Opportunities
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Dedicated protected time for ultrasound education and program leadership
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Strong, engaged residency program with enthusiastic learners
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Opportunities for academic advancement, leadership development, and scholarly activity
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Supportive departmental culture focused on education, mentorship, and innovation
