Chief Medical Resident - Medicine

University of Miami•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Resident PGY4 engages in a residency education position with the purpose of obtaining an academic affiliated post-graduate educational experience in a controlled academic environment. The incumbent refines and improves skills in all six of the general competencies by providing direct patient care services. Additionally, the Resident PGY4 serves as a liaison between the medical community and the assigned medical facilities.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. in relevant field
Certification in relevant specialty or field
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Demonstrates knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes.
Demonstrate knowledge base for inpatient and outpatient clinical care.
Demonstrates the ability to access relevant clinical information.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
Demonstrates accurate, clear, and complete documentation skills.
Establishes an effective therapeutic relationship with patients and families

Responsibilities

Defines initial plans of care and determines level of care needed for patients.
Assures appropriate evaluation and certification of terminal prognosis.
Conducts palliative care consultations and follow up evaluations.
Provides medical expertise on pain and symptom management to admission and patient care staff.
Consults with attending physicians regarding pain and symptom management and issues involving patient prognosis.
Educates community physicians, medical students, residents, and clinical staff on the principles of palliative medicine.
Meets with community physicians and healthcare workers to provide education on appropriate referrals.
Contributes to the working environment of the department by maintaining a professional atmosphere.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Effectively plan academic endeavors for residents, including the scheduling and management of residents on rotations.
Provide effective and constructive feedback to residents.
Develop systems to impart clinical reasoning teaching to residents at different levels.
Under supervision of a board-certified faculty member, provide supervision to residents on an inpatient service and lead a team.
Moderate and handle disagreements, adverse actions or other issues that occur as a part of a comprehensive educational program.
Gain general career and leadership development.