What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Rotation or Continuity Clinic position at Christ Community Health Services?
Title: Resident Rotation or Continuity Clinic
Location: variable
Status: full-time unpaid
Eligible: Residents (PGY)
Christ Community Health Services provides opportunities for residents in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or OB-GYN to gain clinical experience working in a challenging yet rewarding setting.
Resident opportunities include:
1) Visiting elective rotations, typically 2 to 4 weeks duration, or
2) Longitudinal continuity clinic, typically as part of established program partnerships
APPLICATION CYCLE - please note deadlines
Rotation Start Dates January 1 - April 30
- Application deadline is July 15 of previous calendar year
- Committee meets to review applications 1st week of August
- Students hear back in early September
Rotation Start Dates May 1- July 31
- Application deadline is November 15 of previous calendar year
- Committee meets to review applications 1st week of December
- Students hear back in early January
Rotation Start Dates August 1 - December 31
- Application deadline is February 15
- Committee meets to review applications 1st week of March
- Students/Residents hear back in early April
POSITION SUMMARY
Experience healthcare for urban underserved setting, as you work alongside a preceptor in the context of distinctively Christian service. Learn what it looks like to point to Jesus as both the source of ability and the true healer, by incorporating spiritual practices into healthcare. Rotation includes opportunities to participate in-office procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work in clinic at least 150hrs (full-time for 4wks only)
Take a focused history
Perform a focused physical examination
Present/document pertinent findings
Assist with medical procedures (as requested)
Accompany preceptor to hospital nursery (depending on preceptor)
Shadow at least 2hrs with a Spiritual Health Advisor
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: enrollment in a medical degree program (MD).
Skills/abilities: prolonged concentration despite multiple distractions in a fast-paced environment required; prolonged standing and maneuvering within small exam rooms required (most locations); adherence to universal, bloodborne, airborne, and sterile precautions required. EHR experience is highly beneficial, especially a familiarity with eClinicalWorks.
Licenses/certifications: HIPAA training verification and BLS required; PALS preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Affiliation agreement between organization and program (if not already established)
Background check and drug screen (or documentation if recently completed elsewhere)
Current government-issued ID, plus wearable badge (temporary badge available if needed)
Signed confidentiality, liability and media consent forms
Immunization records including TB, HBV, and Flu (depending on season)
Personal transportation for intra-day travel between facilities
Portable personal device (PC/Mac laptop or Apple tablet)
Rotation must be for credit in an educational program