Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Residency Ultrasound Director

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)
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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
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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
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About Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

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• ED Volume: 53,000
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• 37 beds; 12 hallway beds
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• EM MD/DO residency program
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• EPIC documentation
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• Admission rate: 23%
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• ED ultrasound, CT scan
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• 38 hours Physician coverage
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• 224-bed regional medical center
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Benefits

Financial Benefits:

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• $100,000 equity ownership given to all full-time Physicians after 3 years of employment
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• Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $35,000
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• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
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• $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
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• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
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• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
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• Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
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• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
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• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
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• Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
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• USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!
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Intangible Benefits:

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• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
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• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected Physicians
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• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
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• 24/7/365 live Physician support
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• Professional Development Programs including:
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• Scholars (Leadership Training)
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• Efficiency Academy
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• Engagement & Experience Academy
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• USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
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• Internal USACS STAT traveling Physicians
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The Area

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.