Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, California is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Director to lead point-of-care ultrasound education and operations within a high-volume Level II Trauma Center and expanding EM residency program. This is a rare dual-track opportunity — clinical leadership plus core faculty status — at the only Level II Trauma Center in eastern Ventura County, a 382-bed regional referral hub with robust GME infrastructure and 24/7 specialty coverage. Protected administrative time is built into the role, making this a genuine director position rather than a collateral duty. Physicians who want to shape an ultrasound program, teach residents, and practice at a well-resourced academic community hospital will find this a compelling fit.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time employment with protected administrative time dedicated to ultrasound program leadership
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to over 375,000 hours of CME/CE annually at no cost through an internal education platform
- Comprehensive leadership development curriculum: LEADership Fundamentals, LEAD (Leadership Education and Development), Coach Development Academy, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and the National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC)
- Clinician wellness and peer referral program support
- Membership in a national Patient Safety Organization with access to shared learning and risk resources
- Institutional stability and resources of a large, physician-led national emergency medicine organization
Practice Highlights
- 382-bed acute care hospital serving as the sole Level II Trauma Center in eastern Ventura County
- Regional referral destination for high-acuity emergency and trauma cases across Ventura County
- STEMI-designated heart attack center, dual-certified by both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
- Certified Primary Stroke Center with 24/7 specialty coverage for time-sensitive neurological emergencies
- Ultrasound Director role carries formal program leadership authority with protected time — not a collateral assignment
- Core faculty position embedded within an actively expanding Emergency Medicine residency program
- State-of-the-art simulation center and dedicated GME space supporting resident education and procedural training
- Multiple residency and fellowship programs on campus, creating a true academic community hospital environment
- Engaged medical leadership and modern facilities consistently recognized for high patient and physician satisfaction scores
- Collaborative culture where teaching, clinical innovation, and quality improvement are central to departmental mission
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency; fellowship training in emergency ultrasound strongly preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in point-of-care ultrasound, including image acquisition, interpretation, and quality assurance
- Prior ultrasound teaching or program leadership experience appropriate to a director-level role
- Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Interest in graduate medical education, faculty development, and academic emergency medicine
About the Community
Thousand Oaks sits in the Conejo Valley between Los Angeles and Ventura, consistently ranked among the safest and most livable cities in California — offering top-rated public schools, low crime, and a strong sense of community without the density of central Los Angeles. The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate year-round, with easy access to Santa Monica Mountains hiking and trail systems, Pacific Coast beaches within 20 minutes, and the cultural and professional amenities of the greater Los Angeles metro. Cost of living, while reflective of Southern California, is meaningfully lower than comparable communities closer to the urban core, and the area draws physicians who want proximity to a major city without sacrificing quality of life.