Emergency Medicine Residency Ultrasound Director

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.

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