Physician - Emergency Medicine - Fellowship Program Director

About the role

The Division of Emergency Ultrasound within Ochsner Health’s Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a motivated academic emergency physician to serve as Program Director for the Advanced Emergency Ultrasonography Fellowship. This position is ideal for an ultrasound fellowship-trained emergency physician with a passion for program development, mentorship, and advancing point-of-care ultrasound education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and administration of the fellowship, with active support from existing division faculty.
• Oversee comprehensive ultrasound education and resident rotations.
• Establish and maintain a robust infrastructure including ultrasound machines, billing practices, and quality assurance workflows.
• Develop and implement educational curricula for the fellowship program.
• Mentor fellows and residents in the field of emergency ultrasonography.
• Participate in clinical rounds and case discussions to enhance the fellows' clinical skills.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate emergency ultrasonography into clinical practice.

Requirements

• Fellowship-trained in Emergency Medicine and ultrasound.
• Active or eligible for EMBA certification.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• Completed an accredited ultrasound fellowship program.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency medicine.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in emergency medicine.
• Effective teaching and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage a complex program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

Ochsner Health offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the program and the faculty.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:

Jon “Michael” Cuba, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Emergency Medicine Service Line Chair
jonmichael.cuba@ochsner.org

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