<p>The Procedural Faculty in Family Medicine is responsible for providing high-quality clinical care while teaching and supervising family medicine residents and medical students, with a focus on office-based procedures and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). This role includes direct patient care, procedural instruction, curriculum development, and mentorship to ensure learners develop procedural competency and adhere to evidence-based clinical practices. The procedural faculty plays a key role in advancing medical education, promoting patient safety, and supporting the mission of the residency training program.</p> <p>Teaching Office-Based Procedures:</p> <ul> <li>Instruct family medicine residents and medical students in performing office-based procedures relevant to primary care. </li><li>Demonstrate and ensure adherence to best practices and evidence-based techniques. </li></ul> <p>Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training:</p> <ul> <li>Supervise and teach the use of POCUS for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the primary care setting. </li><li>Develop and deliver training sessions to enhance proficiency in relevant ultrasound applications. </li></ul> <p>Mentorship and Supervision:</p> <ul> <li>Provide hands-on supervision to residents and students during clinical procedures. </li><li>Offer constructive feedback and guidance to foster professional growth and skill development. </li></ul> <p>Curriculum Development:</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with faculty to design and update curricula for procedural and ultrasound training in family medicine. </li><li>Ensure educational content aligns with current guidelines and advances in primary care. </li></ul> <p>Quality and Safety:</p> <ul> <li>Promote a culture of patient safety and quality improvement in procedural care. </li><li>Model and instill professional and ethical standards in clinical practice. </li></ul> <p>St. Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".</p>