Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Director

US Acute Care Solutions; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 333,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity Ownership

401(k) Plan

CME/BEA Stipend

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Student Loan Refinancing

Comprehensive Insurance

Malpractice Coverage

Location Flexibility

Nationwide Opportunities

Job summary

US Acute Care Solutions in Hagerstown, MD, seeks an EM Ultrasound Director to lead ultrasound use in the ED, collaborating with radiology and hospital administration. This physician-owned group emphasizes ownership, wealth-building, and long-term stability.

The role offers excellent compensation with a W-2 base pay ranging from $242/hour to $265/hour plus comprehensive benefits, plus ownership stock and leadership stipends. Opportunities for growth exist nationwide within USACS.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management and education for ultrasound use in the ED in collaboration with radiology and hospital administration.
• Join USACS Physicians in a values-based, ownership-oriented model with security and resources.
• Support 24/7/365 ultrasound services with clinical governance and leadership oversight.

Job description

Benefits

• 223-Bed / 41 Bassinets acute care hospital
• The most advanced technologies available
• Services include a special care nursery, a Level III Trauma program, a primary stroke center, and a wound center, as well as an interventional cardiac laboratory
• This 500,000-square-foot, medical center serves approximately 475,000 area residents
• State-of-the-art medical technologies
• Advanced 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), single-photo-emission computed tomography (SPECT) scanners, in-department bariatric CT scanners, and cardiac interventions
• New medical school
• On-site ED lab, CT, and X-ray
• Seeking Level II Trauma Center designation

Emergency Department

ED Volume: 71,000

Trauma Designation: Level III

ED Beds: 52, 6 Fast Track beds, ED Admission Rate: 20% (12% PEDs)

Staffing Model: 50 hours of Physician coverage, 80 hours of APP coverage

EMR: Epic

Community

Hagerstown offers small-town living within reach of Washington, DC, and Baltimore. Situated between the Alleghany and Blue Ridge mountains, this community offers a rich history and has become a center of transit and commerce, as well as a commercial and industrial hub. Hagerstown features a beautiful park system and a forward-thinking school system. Its small-town hospitality and friendliness make Hagerstown a great place to call home.

Hagerstown’s public schools, administered by the Washington County Public Schools systems, provide students with access to world-class educational opportunities. Residents also have easy access to several private schools. Beyond a focus on academic performance, the schools offer a wide range of athletic programs. In addition, the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is a magnet high school for gifted students starting in the 2nd grade.

Career Details

EM Ultrasound Directors at USACS are responsible for providing overall management and education for the use of ultrasound in the ED in collaboration with radiology and hospital administration. As an EM Physician within USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides Physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a values-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building and a culture of shared ownership. USACS Physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local EM groups.

Compensation

Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W-2 base pay range of $242/hour to $265/hour PLUS comprehensive USACS benefits, a 10% company-funded 401k and USACS ownership stock. Additional leadership stipend.

Financial Benefits

• Equity Ownership: $100,000 equity ownership for all full‑time Physicians after 3 years of service
• 401(k): Industry‑leading, 10% practice‑funded 401(k) up to $36,000
• Continuing Education: $4,000 tax‑free CME/BEA annually and $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, Provider Engagement & Patient Experience 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.