Residency Core Faculty - Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship - Riverside Community Hospital

Job Title: Academic Ultrasound Faculty

Institution & Position Overview: Join a dynamic academic institution committed to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge education, research, and patient care.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team at Riverside Community Hospital as an Academic Ultrasound Faculty member.

The Academic Ultrasound Faculty member will play a critical role in the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows in the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) across a variety of specialties and clinical settings.

This individual will be responsible for developing, leading, and delivering ultrasound curriculum, advancing ultrasound education and research, and actively participating in clinical care.

Key Responsibilities


* Assist in the development and implementation of ultrasound curricula for both learners in undergraduate and graduate medical education programs


* Collaborate on the instruction of medical students and residents from emergency medicine, family medicine, anesthesia, surgery, and internal medicine in POCUS education, including both didactic sessions and during their ultrasound rotations.
Assist in the implementation and improvement of the Ultrasound Fellowship and participate in the instruction and mentorship of the Ultrasound fellow.


* Conduct clinical and educational research in the field of ultrasound, with opportunities to present and publish findings.


* Mentor and support the academic development of trainees in their scholarly pursuits related to ultrasound.


* Provide ongoing POCUS education for physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff.


* Provide quality assurance feedback on both patient care and educational POCUS exams.


* Review and revise policies and procedures relevant to POCUS, including internal credentialing and remediation of emergency physicians, trainees, and faculty at Riverside Community Hospital (RCH).


* Participate in ultrasound-related quality improvement projects within the clinical setting to enhance patient care outcomes.


* Participate in the recruitment and selection of trainees interested in ultrasound-focused learning.


* Maintain the online image archival system, ultrasound machines, and POCUS training equipment.


* Maintain up-to-date knowledge on advancements in ultrasound technology and best practices in education and clinical care.


* Assist in the development of a hospital-wide, multidisciplinary POCUS program.


* Participate in ACGME-required scholarly activities, core faculty committee work, conference attendance, and other faculty participation requirements.

Required Experience and Competencies


* MD or DO degree with board certification in Emergency Medicine


* Fellowship training in an EUFAC-accredited fellowship program or Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasonography (AEMUS) Focused Practice Designation


* Strong comm...