Emergency Medicine Residency Ultrasound Director

US Acute Care Solutions; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

401(k) with employer match

CME/BEA stipend

Paid parental leave

Generous CME funding

Job summary

Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital is seeking an Emergency Ultrasound Director to lead the ultrasound curriculum within our ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program.

The role focuses on resident education, hands-on teaching, and program leadership in ultrasound education. Protected time for ultrasound education and progress assessment will be provided, with opportunities for scholarly activity and academic advancement within a supportive department focused on mentorship

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• Fellowship training in Emergency Ultrasound or equivalent 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.

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)

Skills

Board-certified EM

Fellowship in emergency ultrasound

Resident education interest

Ultrasound QA/QI experience

Academic Emergency Medicine

Job description

Hospital Details

38 hours Physician coverage: 30 hours APP coverage

Qualifications: BC or BE ABEM Physicians

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.

Career Details

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

USACS Benefits

Financial Benefits

• $100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service
• Industry-leading, 10% practice-funded 401(k) up to $36,000

Continuing Education

• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
• $8,000, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates

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 Benefits

• 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, and more.

About USACS

US Acute Care Solutions provides acute care to health care systems across the U.S. We’re Physician owned and outcome oriented. We seek the best talent to staff clinical teams delivering hospital management solutions.