Physician, Resident Y1

WakeMed Health & Hospitals • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The WakeMed Resident will 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 supervision of the attending staff. Residents may write orders and progress notes in patient charts, although attending physicians retain responsibility for the care of patients seen by residents and must review the care of their patients. Residents may also perform procedures, which are specified by each program director, under the direct supervision of attending physician. Resident may only perform those procedures for which the attending physician has privileges. Once the resident 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 according to resident's level of education, ability and experience.Participate fully in the educational and scholarly activities of the program and, as required, assume responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students. Resident will also participate in appropriate institutional committees and councils whose actions affect their education and/or patient care including, but not limited to quality assurance and quality improvement activities. Abide by all WakeMed Health & Hospitals policies and procedures, including the provisions of the GME Policy and Procedure Manual, the residency training programs and the regulations of any affiliated institution to which the resident may be assigned.
Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE

Requirements

• Resident Training License - DO
• Doctorate Medicine Required

Responsibilities

• Participate in the clinical evaluation and care of patients in a variety of patient care settings
• Write orders and progress notes in patient charts
• Perform procedures under the direct supervision of attending physician
• Assume progressive responsibility for patient care activities according to resident's level of education, ability and experience
• Participate fully in the educational and scholarly activities of the program
• Assume responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students
• Participate in appropriate institutional committees and councils whose actions affect their education and/or patient care including, but not limited to quality assurance and quality improvement activities
• Abide by all WakeMed Health & Hospitals policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees