Emergency Medicine Residency Ultrasound Director
US Acute Care Solutions - Youngstown, OH
Apply NowJob Description
USACS Benefits Financial Benefits W-2 1099 Employee Ownership: $100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service 401(k): Industry-leading, 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $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 Benefit W-2 1099 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. Hospital Details 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. About USACS 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 Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital 8401 Market Street Boardman, OH 44512-6777 Meet your recruiterAlexander Bowie EM Physician Recruiter CALL: (864) 215-2807 Contact Alexander CONTACT A RECRUITER Talk to a recruiter about positions staffed by USACS. Let our experienced team lead you through the career maze of competitive salaries, signing bonuses, retirement plans, insurance and medical malpractice coverage.
Created: 2026-03-04