Overview
The House Staff is a resident physician of a hospital (the "house"), usually in a medical or surgical specialty, caring for patients under the direction of an attending physician. The House Staff shall provide patient care commensurate with their level of experience, competence and per this job description, under the supervision of appropriately credentialed Attending of the One Brooklyn Health Medical Staff.
Responsibilities
- Manage patients under supervision during placements in Medicine, Surgical Services, Orthopedics, and Psychiatry services.
- Perform daily inpatient rounds and rotational duties in ER and Medical/Surgical floors.
- Function independently responding to emergencies throughout OBH.
- Providing safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
- Documentation of care by appropriate and prompt maintenance of medical records, orders, and notes.
- Developing an understanding of ethical, socioeconomic, and medical/legal issues and cost containment measures in the provision of patient care.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of a medical school accredited by the Council on Medical Education. Participated in an accredited residency program or have equivalent training acceptable to the Department.
- Knowledge and
- Skills: Ability to fully utilize Brookdale's electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
- Licenses,
- Certifications: Unrestricted New York State Medical License required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required.
- Physical
- Requirements: Able to lift 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist lifting and moving patients. Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
- An individual in this position may be exposed to: Adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, Blood borne pathogens, Physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), and Chemical hazards. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH). OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
