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
About Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital
- ED Volume: 53,000
- 37 beds; 12 hallway beds
- EM MD/DO residency program
- EPIC documentation
- Admission rate: 23%
- ED ultrasound, CT scan
- 38 hours Physician coverage
- 224-bed regional medical center
Benefits
Financial Benefits:
- $100,000 equity ownership given to all full-time Physicians after 3 years of employment
- Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $35,000
- $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
- $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
- Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Pioneering Paid Military Leave
- Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
- Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
- 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 career stability of a national group
- National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected Physicians
- Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
- 24/7/365 live Physician support
- Professional Development Programs including:
- Scholars (Leadership Training)
- Efficiency Academy
- Engagement & Experience Academy
- USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
- Internal USACS STAT traveling Physicians
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.