ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER STOCKTON - EM - FACULTY PHYSICIAN

DESCRIPTION

TeamHealth, in partnership with Dignity Health St. Joseph's Medical Center, is
seeking an experienced emergency medicine physician to serve as ultrasound
director for our growing academic EM program in Stockton, California. This is an
exciting opportunity to help shape the future of ultrasound education within a
high-volume, high-acuity emergency department while working alongside a
dedicated team of physician educators. As ultrasound director, you will play a
key leadership role in expanding ultrasound education throughout the institution
and supporting the development of a future emergency medicine ultrasound
fellowship.

Opportunity Highlights
* Leadership role within a thriving academic emergency medicine program
* Opportunity to oversee and mentor a future ultrasound fellowship program
director
* Collaborate with a highly engaged core faculty team with expertise in
ultrasound, toxicology, simulation medicine, and medical education
* Expand point-of-care ultrasound education across multiple residency
specialties
* Participate in resident and faculty development through lectures, workshops,
and hands-on training
* Affiliation with Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine California
with academic appointment opportunities
* Join a mission-driven healthcare organization serving a diverse patient
population

Practice Environment
* Approximately 100,000 annual emergency department visits
* 355-bed community hospital
* More than 400 physicians and 2,400 employees
* Newer and rapidly growing EM residency program
* Strong commitment to graduate medical education and academic excellence
* Supportive leadership and collaborative clinical environment

Responsibilities

* Provide strategic leadership for the emergency medicine ultrasound program
* Oversee ultrasound education for residents, faculty, and future fellows
* Direct ultrasound quality assurance initiatives and image review processes
* Maintain ultrasound equipment and identify operational and maintenance needs
* Support the development and growth of an emergency medicine ultrasound
fellowship
* Coordinate educational programming, workshops, and faculty development
activities
* Promote scholarly activity, research, and innovation in point-of-care
ultrasound
* Foster collaboration and networking opportunities for faculty and trainees
* Expand ultrasound utilization and education across residency programs and
clinical departments

Qualifications

* MD or DO
* Board certified in EM through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
* Completion of an Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship
* Board eligible for Focused Practice Designation (FPD) in Advanced Emergency
Medicine Ultrasonography (AEMUS)
* Experience in ultrasound administration, education, and quality assurance
* Passion for resident education, mentorship, and academic leadership

If you are seeking an opportunity to build and lead an innovative ultrasound
program while making a lasting impact on graduate medical education, apply today
to explore this exceptional leadership position with TeamHealth and Dignity
Health St. Joseph's Medical Center.

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City Caption

Stockton by the Sea

City Description

Located along the San Joaquin River in California's Central Valley, the bustling
metropolis of Stockton features easy access to some of California's largest
cities and entertainment venues, whether it's local museums, cultural events,
dining, shopping, national parks or almost anything else. Visit the Haggin
Museum to peruse 20th century art and learn local history. Children love the
Children's Museum of Stockton where they enjoy more than 40 interactive
exhibits, and sports fans cheer the Stockton Ports at Banner Island Ballpark.
Home to more than 700,000 residents, Stockton offers a diverse community with
all the trappings of a metropolitan city at a lower cost of living compared to
other California cities. Named the 124th Best Places to Live in the U. S.,
Stockton is just 1.5 hours from San Francisco and the surrounding bay area and
less than an hour from Sacramento.

Facility Caption

Well-awarded, sustainable care

Facility Description

Recognized for its Cancer Institute, Heart and Vascular Institute, Orthopedic
Care and Women and Infants Center, St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 294-bed
facility that provides a comprehensive range of award-winning care to Stockton
California and the surrounding areas. St. Joseph's Medical Center has been
awarded for its excellence in Stroke Care, Open Heart Surgery, Cardiac Care,
Maternity Care, patient safety and consumer satisfaction. The largest hospital
in San Joaquin County, St. Joseph's Medical Center is consistently rated by
patients as the area's Most Preferred Hospital specializing in women and
children's services including neonatal intensive care. In addition to providing
outstanding patient care, this facility also features new Residency Programs in
Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine, so teaching opportunities may be
available for those with academic interests. St. Joseph's Medical Center is a
part of Dignity Health and as such offers community health programming, invests
in its community through grant programs and promotes a healthy environment by
increasing sustainability in its facilities.

Job Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Stability of a respected industry leader
• Support of a national network of world-class emergency medicine experts
• Access to TeamHealth clinician wellness program and referral program
• Member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization
• Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME
• Access to leadership development programs such as LEADership Fundamentals,