Job Description

Actively participates in all assigned clinical and non-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, prescribes medications 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 the year of training. Travel between rotations and outpatient offices is required. All duties administrative and clinical are under the supervision of a Faculty Physician and/or the physician assigned to the teaching assignment

Essential Job Functions

• Perform team based comprehensive health assessments
• Participate in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills
• Order and interpret results of tests such as laboratory and radiography(x-ray)
• Work up to 28 hour shifts and/or overnight shifts
• Work week is up to 6 days per week and up to 320 hours averaged over a 4 week period
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education(LCME) or Graduate of a medical school accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or Graduate from an International Medical School AND perform two years of clinical rotations (not observerships) in the United States OR perform one year of an ACGME accredited internship or residency
• International medical graduates must possess a current ECFMG Certificate and passing scores of USMLE I and II and Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA)
• Must be eligible to obtain a Medical Training license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification: Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification: Preferred

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Required / Approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED Program)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department. Progression of Resident level of training requires oversight of PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations as well as required curricular education locations (i.e. Children’s Hospital)

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Independence missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Independence Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

X

Extreme Cold

X

Heights

X

Confined Spaces

X

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

X

Mechanical Hazards

X

Use of Vibrating Tools

X

Operates Vehicle (company)

X

Operates Heavy Equipment

X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

X

Rotates All Shifts

X

8 Hours Shifts

X

10-12 Hours Shifts

X

On-Call

X

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

X

Travel Between Sites

X

Direct Patient Care

X

Respirator Protective Equipment

X

Eye Protection

X

Head Protection (hard hat)

X

Hearing Protection

X

Hand Protection

X

Feet, Toe Protection

X

Body Protection

X

Latex Exposure

X

Solvent Exposure

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

X

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

X

Mist Exposure

X

Wax Stripper (direct use)

X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

X

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

X

Laser Exposure

X

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

X

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Climbing Stairs

X

Climbing Ladders

X

Standing

X

Kneeling

X

Squatting (Crouching)

X

Twisting/Turning

X

Keyboard/Computer Operation

X

Gross Grasp

X

Fine Finger Manipulation

X

Hand/Arm Coordination

X

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

X

Carry

X

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

X

Seeing Near w/Acuity

X

Feeling (Sensation)

X

Color Vision

X

Hearing Clearly

X

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

X

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

X

Reaching Forward

X

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

###

X (10-19 lb)

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

10-19 lb

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

10 – 19 lb

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

###

5 – 10 ob

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.