Overview
A resident is a physician in training at any level of a graduate medical education residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Council on Podiatric Medical Education. Residents provide patient care services, according to their level of responsibility, under the supervision of credentialed members of the Medical Staff. Residents are also responsible for educating other residents and medical students, as appropriate for their level of training, and as assigned by their Program Director.
Responsibilities
Fulfills satisfactorily, and to the best of his/her ability, the academic requirements of the training program in which Resident is enrolled.
General and Program Requirements are defined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education for Internal Medicine and Transitional Year Residencies, and by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education for Podiatric Surgical residencies.
Specific educational goals and objectives for each year of residency training are defined in the policy manual for each residency program.
Additional program requirements may be established by the Program Director.
Incorporates information provided through the residency program's performance evaluation process to expand his/her knowledge base and develop the skills, values and attitudes applicable to his/her level of training.
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical medicine and applies this knowledge in the provision of inpatient and outpatient care, as appropriate for Resident’s level of training.
In consideration of the patient’s needs and age, demonstrates skill in patient admission, assessment, treatment planning, monitoring and discharge planning.
Demonstrates competency in medical records documentation.
Demonstrates good judgment in prioritizing and organizing workload to ensure timeliness of patient care.
Fulfills any duty hours that are scheduled by Hospital and to which Resident is assigned.
Works as a twenty-four-hour team member with the oncoming residents sharing information about patients in the previous shift.
Maintains and increases medical knowledge through self-directed learning, attendance at resident conferences and meetings, and participation in professional organizations.
Participates in committees and work groups, as assigned, and actively contributes to group problem solving.
Assumes responsibility for teaching and supervising medical students and/or other residents.
Provides appropriate education to patients related to medical condition, self-care needs, health care habits, mobility, etc.
Incorporates age-specific learning principles into patient education strategies.
Familiarizes himself/herself with and abides by the policies, rules, procedures, and regulations which govern the work and conduct of residents and have been established by the residency program, the Hospital and its Medical Staff.
Qualifications
Education: Must be a graduate of a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association, or a graduate of a medical school recognized by the World Directory of Medical Schools, published by the World Health Organization.
Licensure: Must hold a regular State Medical License for the applicable state, or a temporary certification or registration, to practice medicine in the applicable state in accordance with applicable statues and regulations. Must be a provider of Advanced Cardiac Life Support, certified by the American Heart Association.
Additional Criteria: Must meet the selection criteria for his/her residency program as defined by the accreditation authority for that residency program and as defined by the Program Director for that residency.
*A pre-employment drug screening is required for this position.
