Physician Resident Program (Year 2)

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If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The AltaMed Physician Resident position entails the provision of patient care that matches the individual physician's level of training and competence. A physician resident’s responsibilities include patient care activities and educational activities within the scope of their clinical privileges and commensurate with their level of training. Expectations include attendance at clinical rounds and didactics, timely completion of medical records, compliance with all educational and record-keeping responsibilities, demonstration of proficiency in the core competencies and specialty milestones, and adherence to professionalism standards and ethical principles. All AltaMed Physician Residents in an ACGME-accredited training program are employees of AltaMed Health Services and must abide by AltaMed’s policies and procedures. Physician Residents are taught and evaluated according to the six (6) core competencies established by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME): Medical Knowledge, Patient Care, Professionalism, Practice-Based Learning, Systems-Based Practice, and Interpersonal Communication. Residents and fellows are also evaluated biannually on specialty-specific milestones according to ACGME standards and as indicated in AltaMed’s Graduate Medical Education Committee’s Resident Renewal and Promotion policy. As part of the professionalism competency, residents are expected to complete evaluations for each rotation in which they participate, including evaluations of faculty, peers, and the program.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must meet the qualifications as outlined in AltaMed’s GMEC Qualification of Applicant Policy. In addition, all applicants must meet the following ACGME standards:

• All trainees must be graduates of a medical school in the United States and/or Canada that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and have completed any prerequisite accredited training specified by the ACGME Family Medicine Residency Review Committee.

OR

• Graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States, accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), have completed any pre-requisite accredited training specified by the ACGME Family Medicine Residency Review Committee.

OR

• Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada who meet one of the following qualifications: Current and valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates before appointment; or, a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a United States licensing jurisdiction in his or her current ACGME specialty/subspecialty program; or, graduated from a medical school outside the United States and has completed a Fifth Pathway** program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school

• Completed program years one and two of training (PGY1 and PGY2)

• The physician resident or fellow must have a current CA training or unrestricted license, a valid DEA number, plus other advanced competencies as deemed necessary for their level of training and specialty, including ACLS, PALS, and ALSO, to become involved in direct patient care.

• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Salary : $58,697 - $73,372