Family Medicine PGY-1 Resident Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Family Medicine PGY-1 Resident 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 4200 HOUMA BLVD, Metairie, LA 70006 Your job is more than a job. The F.M. Resident Post Grad Yr-1 supports the mission of the hospital and family medicine department by preventing, identifying, and resolving drug related issues to ensure patient safety, improve patient satisfaction, and minimize cost. Collaborates with multidisciplinary health care teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Provides care commensurate with their level of advancement and competence, under the general supervision of attending teaching staff.

GENERAL DUTIES

Undergoes clinical rotations in the hospitals and polyclinics, call-back sessions, and teaching sessions that combine foundation teaching, continuity clinics, skills workshops/attachments, and community medicine, etc. Completes a research project by demonstrating the ability to evaluate and investigate practice, review data, and assimilate scientific evidence to improve patient care and/or the medication use system. Prepares, dispenses, and manages medications to support safe and effective drug therapy for patients. Serves as preceptors throughout the year to family medicine students completing their clinical clerkships and as educators for in-services to the staff. Contributes to many clinical activities including collection of data for Drug Utilization Evaluations (DUEs) and medication education to inpatients/out-patients. Performs procedures as required by individual programs, at first under strict supervision until competence is documented, then independently.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Must pass National Boards

I, II, III.

(EJGH)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Required:

Graduate of an Accredited School of Medicine in Family Medicine.

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in a related field.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certification Name:

LA State License/Residency Required Issuer:

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Licensure Specialty:

Family Medicine

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must set priorities to provide the most effective, efficient patient care, frequently under pressure of multiple, simultaneous activities. PGY I – provides surgery schedule to fellow residents and facilitates weekly journal club presentations and labs.

WORK SHIFT

Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About East Jefferson General Hospital East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you – because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.