FAS Resident

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The primary responsibilities of resident/ fellow trainees are to provide competent compassionate patient care; work effectively as a member of the health care team; and meet the educational goals of his/her specific program.

Professional and Educational Commitments:

Comply with all departmental and institutional policies of note:

Comply with policies procedures and/or guidance when documenting work hours procedures etc.

Comply with policies procedures and/or guidelines related to medical records including completing and signing records in a timely manner.

Comply with policies and procedures regarding moonlighting (see GME-8 Moonlighting and your programs policy/procedures).

Promptly respond to pages and/or patient care-related messages.

Arrive punctually to all educational assignments.

Participate in the evaluation of the program their peers and teaching faculty.

Incorporate feedback and formative evaluation into daily practice.

Participate in educating and providing supervision to less senior residents and medical students when applicable.

Participate in scholarly activities such as quality improvement presentations and/or research activities.

Patient Safety:

*Report patient safety events and near misses in the AWARE system.

If involved in an incident participate in the RCA process if requested.

*Report any lack of adequate supervision to their program director or the DIO (refer to GME-5 Supervision of Trainees and their programs supervision policy).

Immediately report any unsafe conditions in patient care.

Well-being:

Ensure appropriate self-care including adequate rest to provide safe patient care.

*Report concerns that another trainee or faculty member may be displaying signs of burnout depression substance abuse suicidal ideation or potential for violence to their program director or the DIO.

Patient Care:

Provide appropriate care to patients in a kind and caring manner and in accordance with their programs supervision policy.

Identify themself as a resident/fellow to their patients.

Deliver care that demonstrates cultural humility.

Responsibilities at the training site:

Actively contribute to a healthy environment at the training site.

Partner with nursing and other care team members.

Comply with site and department transitions of care processes.

* Trainees may report confidentially to the DIO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Experience or Equivalent Combination:
• Studentswithdefinedgraduationdateand/orgraduatesofmedical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison

Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and successful completion of any pre-requisite accredited training specified by ACGME Residency exams (or good faith effort to pass) for promotion through subsequent years of fellowship

• Studentswithdefinedgraduationdateand/orgraduatesofcollegesofosteopathic

medicineintheUnited States

accreditedbytheAmericanOsteopathicAssociation(AOA)andsuccessful completion of any pre-requisite accredited training specified by ACGME Residency Review Committees.

• Studentswithdefinedgraduationdateand/orgraduatesofmedical schools outside the United States andCanada who meet one of the following qualifications:
  • HaveacurrentlyvalidcertificatefromtheEducationalCommissionfor Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) prior to appointment or
  • Haveafullandunrestrictedlicenseto practicemedicineinaUS licensing jurisdiction in which they are in training and
  • Successfulcompletionofanypre-requisiteaccreditedtrainingspecified by ACGME Residency Review Committees.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Resident/FellowphysiciansmustreceiveapassingscoreontheUnited States

MedicalLicensing Examinations

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

It is important for resident/fellow physicians to have good decision-making and customerserviceskillsastheymust addition to being amiable and working well under pressure resident/fellow physicians should be analytical and self-motivated.

Excellentoralandwrittencommunicationskillsarerequiredaswellasthe ability to work efficiently in should also have strong leadership skills since they may serve as mentors to medical students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Experience or Equivalent Combination:
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • • Participate in the clinical evaluation and care of patients in a variety of patient care settings with sufficient frequency to achieve the competencies required by their discipline under the direct supervision of the attending may write orders and progress notes in patientchartsalthoughattendingphysiciansretainresponsibilityforthecareofpatients seen by residents/fellows and must review the care of their patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform procedures which are specified by each program director. Resident/Fellowmay onlyperformthose proceduresforwhichthe attending physician has the resident/fellow has performed the appropriate number of procedures in a competent fashion the program director will provide notification that the resident is eligible to be certified to perform the procedure without direct supervision.
• Assume progressive responsibility for patient care activities accordingto residents/fellows level of education ability and program director and the attending staff will determinetheresidentslevelofresponsibilityandautonomy.
• Communicateeffectivelywiththeirsupervisingattendingregardingthefindingsof their evaluation physical examination interpretation of diagnostic tests and intended interventions on a continuous basis.
• Participatefullyintheeducationalandscholarlyactivitiesoftheprogramandasrequired assume responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students.
• Participateinappropriateinstitutionalcommittees andcouncilswhose actionsaffecttheir education and/or patient care including but not limited to quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Developapersonalprogramoflearningto fostercontinuedprofessionalgrowthwith guidance from the teaching staff.
• AbidebyallRegionsHospital policiesandproceduresGME Policies training program _policies and the regulations of any affiliated institution to which the resident/fellow may be assigned.

*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time and are subject to daily variances. Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above. Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All colleagues are expected to live our values:

Excellence:We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion:We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership:We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity:We are open and honest and we keep our commitments.

Additional Expectations:

• Complies with safety instructions observe safe work practices provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance.
• Protects confidentiality.
• Demonstrates participation in and support of the organizations Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organizations policies and procedures.
• Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e. licensure/certification Employee Health and Wellness requirements annual training etc.)

POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations documented in the essential duties section.

Examples of items that can be included are:

• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation specific to the needs of the population served.
• Communicates effectively with patients families and team members.
• Integrates practices that supports patient safety acknowledges variations in populations served.
• Anticipates the needs of the population served as well as the unique characteristics of the communities served.
• Anticipates the needs of the population in providing culturally responsive care and develops an individualized plan for patients and families.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Please describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others or coordinates workflow of a clinic department or functional area. If applicable indicate the number of people and the titles for which this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others or coordinates workflow.

Critical Job Demands

Section 1:Place an X next to ONE of the terms that best describes the frequency for each of the Critical Demands.

Section 2:Place an X next to ONE of the terms that best describes the Strength Rating for this job classification whichis expressed by one of five terms: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy and Very Heavy.

Note: During any patient handling task if any caregiver is required to lift more than 35 lbs. of a patients weight assistive transfer devices should be used for the transfer.