Resident Physician 1st Year

Adventist Health • Ukiah, CA

12h

About The Position

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we
serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level
IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical
rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced
wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich
character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to
explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each
year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and
45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

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
• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required
• AHA-PALS: Required
• MD/DO Post Graduate Student (MD/DO-PG) or Medical license MD (MD) or Medical license DO (DO) or Physician and Surgeon A (MDA) or Physician and Surgeon G (PSG) or Physician and Surgeon C (PSC): Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Required

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees