Residency Core Faculty - Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship - Riverside Community Hospital
Job Description
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. 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 commitment to education with proven experience teaching medical students, residents, and/or fellows. Proficient in ultrasound-guided procedures, diagnostic applications, and advanced imaging techniques. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Experience with curriculum development, ultrasound administration, and education research preferred. Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in California. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 5,000 Vituity clinicians. Key Responsibilities. Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more. EAP, travel assistance, and identify theft included.