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HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital
Resident I General Surgery
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$33,519 / year median in Florida
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Under the supervision of attending physicians, responsibilities include patient care activities within the scope of their clinical privileges commensurate with the level of training, attendance at clinical rounds and seminars, timely completion of medical records, and other responsibilities as assigned or as required of all members of the medical staff. The Resident will adhere to all requirements as defined by the accrediting body of the program (ACGME, AOA, or CPME) and all hospital requirements pertaining to a resident within the hospital. The resident will remain in compliance with specialty specific milestones per level of training. What you will do in this role: Established and increasing knowledge base while incorporating clinical, social-behavioral, biomedical, and epidemiological sciences as well as applying this knowledge to patient care. Provide patient care that is compassionate and efficient while considering promotion of health and treatment. Demonstrate the ability to exercise life-long learning with the desire to research and assimilate evidence to foster continued patient care initiatives. Exercise effective interpersonal and communication skills that impart clear delivery of care and information in collaboration with patients, their families, health professionals, and other physicians. Establish commitment to the practice of medicine with the highest professional and ethical standards. Attention to and application of the larger context and system of health care, as well as the ability to engage in other resources to provide the highest standard of care. Participate in the education of patients, families, students, residents, and other health professionals.