House Officer I – Transitional Year

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

POSITION PURPOSE

As part of an accredited medical residency program, provides patient care as assigned and participates in all educational activities required by the training program, the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education and the appropriate Residency Review Committee.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Participates in safe, effective and compassionate patient care under supervision of residency program faculty and senior residents. Considers both quality and the appropriate use of resources in the provision of patient care. Fully documents all patient care and completes all medical records in a timely manner. Participates fully in the educational activities of the residency program, including required readings, conferences and teaching rounds. Actively participates in the residency program’s evaluation processes, and submits all required evaluations in a timely manner. Maintains required documentation on procedures performed.

Other Functions And Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility as assigned for the teaching and supervision of medical students. Participates in institutional programs and activities involving the SJMH Medical Staff Assumes responsibility for other voluntary assignment opportunities as requested by the Residency Program Director. Participates in Hospital and Medical Staff committees and meetings, especially those that relate to patient care review activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience And Certification/Licensure

Graduate of an LCME-accredited medical school

Current licensure in the State of Michigan, including medical and controlled substance licenses. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support, as required by the individual residency program

Required Skills And Abilities

Clinical skills which are necessary to provide safe, high- quality patient care under supervision, and which are appropriate for the PGYl level of residency training. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and problem solve with patients, families, medical staff and other health system personnel. Ability to understand and utilize a computerized patient care information system.

Trinity Health’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Trinity Health’s dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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