Internal Medicine Resident, PGY-1

About the Role

The Internal Medicine Resident is a medical school graduate who participates in a graduate medical education (GME) training program sponsored by Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals as a sponsoring institution of the ACGME. The general objective for the trainee is to gain foundational training in medicine while working under the supervision of an attending physician. The resident assists in providing patient care, performing rounds, recording patient progress, admissions, ordering tests and examinations, and organizing for discharge and patient care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the clinical evaluation and care of patients in a variety of patient care settings with sufficient frequency to achieve the clinical competencies required by their discipline under the supervision of the attending staff.
• Writes orders and progress notes in patient charts under the supervision of an attending physician.
• Performs procedures under the supervision of an attending physician.
• Assumes progressive responsibility for patient care activities according to the level of education, ability, and experience, as determined by the program director and attending staff.
• Participates fully in the educational and scholarly activities of the program, including teaching and supervising other residents and students in clinical settings and didactic sessions.
• Attends all required didactic sessions.
• Participates in appropriate institutional committees and councils that affect education and/or patient care, including quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Logs and adheres to educational work hours.
• Develops a personal program of continued learning to foster professional growth.
• Abides by all policies and procedures, including the provisions of the GME Policy and Procedure Manual, the residency training programs, and the regulations of any affiliated institution.

Requirements

• MD/DO in Medicine (Required).
• Applied medical education experience as required by ACGME.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the concepts of providing safe, quality, timely, equitable, and cost-efficient patient care.

Skills

• Highly detailed, oriented, and precise.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in software tools, with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the care team and other healthcare members, including nursing, pharmacy, respiratory, physical therapy, radiology, and laboratory team members.
• Demonstrates discretion in dealing with confidential information and sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination.

• Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, to perform activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

About the Organization

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide, and the patients they serve. We value family, teamwork, and a "Power of One" culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.