Archive: May 2016 - Elliot Physicians - Elliot Physicians

Elliot Hospital and Health System; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the United States offers a Family Medicine residency program focused on comprehensive patient care. Residents will gain essential skills, manage various medical conditions, and experience multiple patient encounters across diverse settings. This program prepares physicians for independent practice by providing in-depth training in preventive care, emergency response, and specialized women's health services.

Qualifications

• Completion of MD or DO degree required.
• Competence in outcome-based proficiency in treating patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative care to patients.
• Interpret basic clinical tests and images.
• Initial treatment for emergency medical problems.

Job description

A Family Medicine residency program is essential to become an independent Family Medicine practitioner. Residency programs will be a demanding part of your training. In this program, you will gain and develop the skills and knowledge that will lead you to be proficient in all levels of care for your patients.

Residency program requirements are outlined by the American Board of Family Medicine. The specific eligibility required in order for a physician to enter a Family Medicine residency training program is identified in the residency guidelines. Your educational requirements for MD and DO degrees must be confirmed by the residency program director.

Residency Program Requirements:

As a Family Medicine resident, you must be competent with outcome-based proficiency in treating patients of all ages, who present with undiagnosed and undifferentiated presentations that are commonly managed by Family Medicine physicians. Some of the outcome-based residency program requirements:

• Provide preventative care to patients.
• Be proficient in interpreting basic clinical tests and images.
• Provide initial treatment for emergency medical problems and recognize acute conditions.
• Understand and use pharmacotherapy effectively and appropriately.
• Demonstrate competence managing maternity care within the scope of family medicine guidelines.
• Competently perform surgical, medical, and diagnostic procedures that are appropriate for their area of practice.

Resident Experiences:

You will be assigned to a primary family practice site and will be scheduled to see patients for a minimum of 40 weeks during each year of your program. During this time, you will provide primary care to your panel of patients and integrate their care in all settings.

• At least 200 hours, two months, or 250 patient encounters dedicated to caring for acutely ill or injured adult patients in an emergency department setting.
• At least 100 hours, one month, or 125 patient encounters caring for older patients.
• Patient encounters dedicated to the care of children and adolescents in an ambulatory setting.
• Surgical patients – at least 100 hours or one month, including hospitalized patients, including operating room experience.
• Residents must have two months or 200 hours dedicated to patients with musculoskeletal problems, including sports medicine.
• Women’s health – at least one month, 125 patient encounters, or 100 hours of experience with gynecologic issues, well-patient care, family planning, and contraception.
• You must have 200 hours or two months that are documented in providing prenatal and post-partum care.