Resident Physician 1st Year (Full Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one
of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a
353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs,
comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los
Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor
for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at
the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services
for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich
culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for
everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Job Summary:

Actively participates in all assigned clinical and clinical activities.
Mains responsibility for providing continuity of care in general or
specialty areas. Assesses, plans and provides patient care in collaboration with
the Attending Physician. Provides comprehensive health assessments, performs
medical diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses, writes prescriptions and
formulates treatment plans. Diagnoses medical conditions, plans and implements
interventions. Assists in medical/surgical/OB/ED/ICU care of patients and
evaluates responses in collaboration with the Attending/Consulting Physicians.
Resident will meet milestones for their year of training.

Requirements

• Postgraduate Training License: Required within six months of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) American Heart Association: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
• all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision/guidance of the Attending Physician, Resident interviews patients, employees and/or family members. Constructs comprehensive medical histories. Performs initial and periodic physical examinations. Evaluates patient behavior and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs. Works under the scope of Resident Physician and as an agent of the physician.
• Under the supervision/guidance of the Attending Physician, Resident provides appropriate patient education. Explains the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Secures appropriate informed consent for procedures. Instructs patients about health maintenance and preventive care. Provides patient education handouts. Makes referrals to health education classes when available. Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
• Under the supervision/guidance of the Attending Physician, Resident provides continuity of care including discussing the completion of treatment plans and administration of medications and injections. Follows up on acute and chronic problems and significant abnormal tests.
• Under the supervision/guidance of the Attending Physician, Resident supports the maintenance of adequate, concise, legible and up-to-date documentation of patient care. Makes note of problem medical, medication and discharge records, drug allergies, lab orders, subjective and objective data, diagnostic procedures, patient education and treatment.
• Under the supervision/guidance of the Attending Physician, Resident provides treatment of patients as needed, including administering medications and/or vaccines and performing procedures. Works as an agent of the physician. Writes orders to increase, decrease, or change medication (subject to checking and medical consultation as indicated). Uses cost-containment measures which include, but are not limited to, prescribing only clinically necessary medications, prescribing generic medications when appropriate, making only clinically necessary referrals and ordering only clinically necessary diagnostic procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed