The resident actively participates in assigned clinical and non-clinical activities, maintaining responsibility for continuity of care and collaborating with the Attending Physician on patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Essential functions include performing comprehensive health assessments, ordering and interpreting tests, and assisting in various acute care settings like the ED and ICU.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an LCME or AOA accredited medical school, or an International Medical School graduate with specified US clinical rotation/residency experience and ECFMG certification. Required clearances include BLS certification and Pennsylvania state medical training license eligibility, along with Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
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Job description
Job Summary
Actively participates in all assigned clinical and non-clinical activities.
Maintains 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, prescribes medications 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 the year of training.
Travel between rotations and outpatient offices is required.
All duties administrative and clinical are under the supervision of a Faculty Physician and/or the physician assigned to the teaching assignment
Essential Job Functions
Perform team based comprehensive health assessments
Participate in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills
Order and interpret results of tests such as laboratory and radiography(x-ray)
Work up to 28 hour shifts and/or overnight shifts
Work week is up to 6 days per week and up to 320 hours averaged over a 4 week period
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education(LCME) or Graduate of a medical school accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or Graduate from an International Medical School AND perform two years of clinical rotations (not observerships) in the United States OR perform one year of an ACGME accredited internship or residency
International medical graduates must possess a current ECFMG Certificate and passing scores of USMLE I and II and Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA)
Must be eligible to obtain a Medical Training license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification: Preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification: Preferred
License, Certification & Clearances
Current licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
Basic Life Support (BLS): Required / Approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED Program)
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department. Progression of Resident level of training requires oversight of PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations as well as required curricular education locations (i.e. Children’s Hospital)
LEAN
Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.
AAP/EEO
Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never
Extreme Heat
X
Extreme Cold
X
Heights
X
Confined Spaces
X: Extreme Noise(>85dB)
X
Mechanical Hazards
X: Use of Vibrating Tools
X: Operates Vehicle (company)
X
Operates Heavy Equipment
X: Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
X
Rotates All Shifts
X: 8 Hours Shifts
X: 10-12 Hours Shifts
X
On-Call
X: Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)
X
Travel Between Sites
X
Direct Patient Care
X
Respirator Protective Equipment
X
Eye Protection
X: Head Protection (hard hat)
X
Hearing Protection
X
Hand Protection
X: Feet, Toe Protection
X
Body Protection
X
Latex Exposure
X
Solvent Exposure
X: Paint (direct use) Exposure
X: Dust (sanding) Exposure
X
Ethylene Oxide Exposure
X: Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
X
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
X: Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
X
Mist Exposure
X: Wax Stripper (direct use)
X
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
X
Laser Exposure
X
Physical Demands
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
Essential – Absolute Necessity.
Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
Physical Condition
Essential
Marginal
Constantly
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
Never: Bending (Stooping)
X
Sitting
X
Walking
X
Climbing Stairs
X
Climbing Ladders
X
Standing
X
Kneeling
X: Squatting (Crouching)
X
Twisting/Turning
X
Keyboard/Computer Operation
X
Gross Grasp
X
Fine Finger Manipulation
X
Hand/Arm Coordination
X
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
X
Carry
X
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
X: Seeing Near w/Acuity
X: Feeling (Sensation)
X
Color Vision
X
Hearing Clearly
X
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
X
Reaching Above Shoulder Level
X
Reaching Forward
X: Lifting Floor to Knuckle
###
X (10-19 lb)
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle: ###
10-19 lb
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
###
10 – 19 lb
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
###
5 – 10 ob
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
