Position Overview: Washington Regional Medical System is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and experienced individual to join our team as an Ultrasound Director and Core Faculty for a newly accredited Emergency Medicine Residency welcoming residents in June 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a community-focused setting while contributing to both patient care and medical education. We invite you to come build the Ultrasound program you have always wanted!

The EM Ultrasound Director, will play a critical role in the education and training of residents, 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 actively participating in clinical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include the practice of emergency medicine, and the provision of care to critically ill and injured patients.
• Education and mentorship of residents in emergency ultrasound techniques, enhancing overall training
• Create effective curricula and provide hands-on training for students, residents, and attending physicians in POCUS.
• Guide residents through clinical cases involving ultrasound, ensuring competence in both technical skills and clinical decision-making.
• Participate in the clinical practice of emergency medicine, utilizing ultrasound as a diagnostic and procedural tool.
• Provide quality assurance feedback on both patient care and educational POCUS exams.
• Participate in ultrasound-related quality improvement projects within the clinical setting to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on advancements in ultrasound technology and best practices in education and clinical care.

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 with Ultrasonography (AEMUS) Focused Practice Designation or Eligibility
• Experience in implementation of ED Ultrasound Billing
• Strong commitment to education with proven experience teaching medical students, residents, and/or fellows.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and presentations, in the field of ultrasound is highly desirable.
• Proficient in ultrasound-guided procedures, diagnostic applications, and advanced imaging techniques.
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to perform in a high-pressure emergency setting.
• 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 Arkansas.

Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville, Arkansas

• A community and teaching hospital with a 3-year EM Residency Program affiliated with the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS)
• Our mission has always been to improve the health of people in the communities we serve. In recent years, we ve worked to fulfill that mission by:
• Being the area s only Level II Trauma Center
• Starting three new residencies to ensure care for the future
• Maintaining the area s only Comprehensive Stroke Center
• TJC s Gold Seal of Approval for Advance Certification in Spine Surgery
• TJC s Gold Seal of Approval for Hip and Knee Replacement
• US News & World Report Named as the state s only High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Robust onboarding package
• Additional CMS time off and allowance

The Community

Friendly and wholesome place to work and raise a family. In recent years, our community has been ranked among the nation s most livable by Forbes, Kiplinger Report and Money Magazine. US News & World Report continues to rank Fayetteville as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Live in the United States. Northwest Arkansas features stately, tree-filled neighborhoods, some of the best schools in the state, the University of Arkansas, first-class performing arts center, live music venues, nationally recognized art museum, miles of trails to enjoy. Majestic bluffs, lakes, rivers and rolling hills provide the perfect backdrop for participating in outdoor activities.

Washington Regional recently honored with being ranked hospital in the state by US News & World Reportfor the 4 th consecutive year.