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ChristianaCare
Newark, Delaware

Emergency Medicine Physician, Ultrasound Assistant Director

Emergency MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$331K - $441K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Details ChristianaCare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, is seeking an Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Assistant Director to join our dynamic Emergency Medicine team.

This unique 60% clinical / 40% administrative role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver high-quality, compassionate care across our four state-of-the-art Emergency Departments in Delaware and Maryland.

Position Highlights: The Assistant Director will be the primary responsible party for developing, implementing, coordinating and advancing ultrasound education for non-emergency medicine physician groups.

In coordination with key stakeholders from non-emergency medicine educational programs and non-physician groups develop and implement educational curricula and training Educate and mentor nurses, physician assistants, and residents in point-of-care ultrasound Assist key stakeholders in maintenance and advancement of educational and performance improvement work for their programs Develop, lead and implement the Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Program education including, but not limited to; lectures, hands on education, image quality assurance review, ultrasound peer review and feedback for emergency medicine providers Serve as expert resource for fellows, residents, physicians, advanced practice clinicians and staff regarding Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound including clinical support and mentoring of junior faculty, fellows and residents.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across a high-volume, high-acuity system Qualifications: Board Certification in Emergency Medicine Graduate from an Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship, Focus Practice Designation in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound from American Board of Emergency Medicine preferred Ability to meet licensing and credentialing requirements for Delaware and Maryland Why ChristianaCare?

Care for 225,000+ emergency visits annually across Christiana, Wilmington, Union Hospitals, and our freestanding emergency department in Middletown, DE Christiana Hospital ranked among the top 25 in the U.S. for ED visits Delaware’s only Level I Trauma Center for adults and children Recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion Named among Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary + incentives Shift differentials PSLF eligibility Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 403(b), 457(b), and defined contribution retirement plans Fully paid malpractice insurance 12 weeks paid parental leave About ChristianaCare: ChristianaCare is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit teaching health system with 1,300 beds, more than 290 residents and fellows, and a commitment to innovation in population health and value-based care.

Our services include a Level I trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and centers of excellence in heart, cancer, and women’s health. Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ.

Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities.

Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY. - CS1 Annual

Compensation

Range $331,059.00 - $441,381.00 The above compensation range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting for full-time hours in the respective specialty.

The actual compensation within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation the fair market value for physician services in the relevant specialty and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, credentials, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

The compensation range listed may encompass various forms of applicable compensation for this position, including, but not limited to, productivity incentives, value-based incentives and other ancillary forms of compensation dependent upon operational factors such as hours worked, call coverage and other factors.

ChristianaCare will offer compensation at an appropriate point within the above range or, less frequently, may offer a level of compensation outside the listed range as warranted by the circumstances.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Dec 25, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.

To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit careers.christianacare.org Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals.

Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Program by developing and implementing educational curricula for physicians and non-physician groups. Balance a 60% clinical and 40% administrative workload to provide high-quality care and mentor junior faculty and residents.

Requirements

Requires Board Certification in Emergency Medicine and completion of an Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship. Preference is given to candidates with a Focus Practice Designation in Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound from the ABEM.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipCurriculum DevelopmentMedical EducationStakeholder Coordination

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 95% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 7 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
18%
Sign-on bonus
3%
Loan repayment
3% this job
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.9
Better work-life than 60% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,050 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,037/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About ChristianaCare

Hospitals and Health Care
Newark, Delaware
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
403(b)
457(b)
Defined Contribution Retirement
Malpractice Insurance
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave