INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENT

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Graduation from an accredited medical school. Must be in possession of a NH Training or unrestricted license, current BLS certificate plus other advanced competencies as deemed necessary for their level of training (ACLS, TACT, etc.) to become involved in direct patient care. Experience Physical Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing within normal range. Uses computer, typewriter, adding machine and copier. Frequent sitting and walking. Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds. This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

JOB SUMMARY

The resident will participate in the following: initial and ongoing assessment of patient's medical, physical, and psychosocial status; perform history and physical; develop assessment and treatment plan; perform rounds; record progress notes; order tests, examinations, medications, and therapies; arrange for discharge and after care; write/dictate admission notes, progress notes, procedure notes, and discharge summaries; provide patient education and counseling covering health status, test results, disease processes, and discharge planning; perform procedures; and, assist in surgery.