Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident

About the role

Provide clinical services and 24-hour a day physician coverage while advancing knowledge, skills and professional attitudes through a formal education program. Essential Job Responsibilities Provide clinical services under the supervision of an attending physician in the care of specific patients in a variety of settings according to guidelines in accordance with established policies. Provide hospital wide coverage 24 hours day in conjunction with other residents to address emergencies, admissions, and other clinical issues. Address educational objectives as defined by the residency program. Work as a member of the clinical team in the care of patients. Complete medical records and educational documentation. Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Mary Free Bed's expected standards of customer service by respecting the privacy and confidentiality of those we serve. Demonstrate knowledge and respect patient. service provider and organizational confidentiality procedures and protocols defined under the HIPAA privacy standards. Follow established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information. Maintain and protect patient rights under the HIPAA privacy standards. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in his/her assigned service area as related to the principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience. Customer Service Responsibilities Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information. Responsibilities in Quality Improvement Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service. Working Conditions May have limited exposure to latex. Lifting associated with patient care. Moderate exposure to bio-hazardous chemicals/materials. Moderate potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and body fluids requiring compliance with Universal Precautions. Moderate keyboard usage and exposure to CRT/monitor. Ability to ambulate through the health system. Long hours to fulfill on-call responsibilities and achieve program objectives Essential Job Qualifications Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school Must be eligible for a Full Unrestricted license as physician or for a Limited Education License to study medicine in the State of Michigan. Must achieve all learning objectives in order to be eligible for graduation or advancement to the subsequent years of residency/fellowship