Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Director – MUSC Health Florence Medical Center – Florence, SC

New Emergency Medicine Residency Program — Launching 2028

MUSC Health is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Director to help develop and lead the ultrasound component of our new Emergency Medicine Residency Program in Florence, South Carolina, scheduled to welcome its inaugural class in 2028.

This is an opportunity for an emergency physician with a strong background in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and a passion for teaching to build a program from the ground up. As a founding faculty member, you will have a direct role in shaping the curriculum, establishing training standards, and preparing the next generation of emergency physicians.

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is a regional acute care facility and Level III Trauma Center comprised of 396 beds, with a 36-bed Emergency Department.  Annual ED volume is 45k patients.  There are more than 1,500 employees and nearly 250 physicians representing all major specialties dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the citizens of Northeastern South Carolina. We offer acute care, diagnostic services, women’s health, orthopedic services, cancer care, cardiac services, general and robotic surgery, neurosurgery, cardiac and thoracic surgery as well as rehabilitation, emergency/trauma care, community health services and more. 

Required Qualifications:

• ABEM/ABOEM board-certified or board eligible emergency physician with demonstrated expertise in point-of-care ultrasound and a strong interest in medical education.

• Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship training is preferred but not required.  We welcome applications from experienced emergency physicians who have developed strong POCUS skills through clinical practice, teaching, and continued professional development.

• The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator, a collaborative colleague, and someone who sees the opportunity to develop a new program as a professional challenge worth pursuing.

• Unrestricted licensure in the State of South Carolina

• Unrestricted federal and state-controlled substance registration

Position Highlights:

• Work closely with residency leadership and emergency medicine faculty.

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive POCUS curriculum consistent with ACGME requirements.

• Provide bedside teaching, hands-on instruction, and simulation-based training.

• Establish ultrasound competency assessments, image review, and quality assurance processes.

• Mentor residents in ultrasound research and scholarly activity.

• Promote the integration of POCUS into everyday emergency department practice.

Benefits & Resources for Physicians:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Employer-funded retirement plans

• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage

• Paid parental leave

• CME allowance + paid days off

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• One-on-one support services for managing student debt

• Epic EHR with physician-centered optimization and robust user support

• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care

• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being

Life in Florence, SC:

Florence is centrally located only one hour to the SC coast (Myrtle Beach area) and an easy drive to the mountains. Florence is a bustling center of industry, healthcare, education, retail, culture and recreation and reflects the many charms and lifestyle of a true Southern city.  In Florence, the pace is manageable, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the people are friendly.  We think you’ll agree that Florence is a great place to live.                                                                                          

About MUSC:

South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.