Resident Physician

Podiatry Department

Job Summary: Resident Physician (hereinafter "Resident") entails provisions of patient care commensurate with level of advancement and competence. Abides by the policies, rules, and procedures of Medical Center and its Affiliated Institutions, specific Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program, and Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC). Adheres to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education institutional and program requirement. Complies with established ethical behaviors and practices. Provides medical care and learns under the direction and supervision of appropriate attending physicians and faculty members. Performs assigned duties in appropriate and timely manner. Advises on-call colleagues of the status of patient on the assigned service. Assures assigned patients received appropriate and continuous care. Participates in institutional programs and activities. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Graduate of a medical school accepted by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California required.

Knowledge and Skills: Resident must be capable of learning; responding to and improving with constructive feedback; and demonstrating increasing competence so that by the end of training, Resident will be competent to independently practice the specialty. Initially, Resident must be able to practice medicine safely under supervision, perform a complete history and physical examination, effectively document in the electronic health record, write orders on behalf of the Medical Staff, and obtain consents for procedures on behalf of medical staff members. Able to read, write legibly, speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work with indirect supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: American Heart Association sponsored Basic Life Support Certification(BLS) Required. Eligible for licensure by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California to participate in graduate medical education required.