Resident Physician (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011. We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services. Reedley is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.

Job Summary:

Actively participates in all assigned clinical and 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, 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.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Postgraduate Training License: Required within six months of hire

Licenses/Certifications:

• 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

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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JOB INFO

Job Category: Medical Provider

Job Shift:

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $74,880 to $71,278. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department: Family Practice Residency

Salary : $71,278 - $74,880