Physician Resident Program (Year 1)

About the role

The AltaMed Physician Resident Program (Year 1) position entails providing patient care that matches the individual physician's level of training and competence. Responsibilities include patient care activities and educational activities within the scope of their clinical privileges and commensurate with their level of training. Residents are expected to attend clinical rounds and didactics, complete medical records timely, comply with educational and record-keeping responsibilities, demonstrate proficiency in core competencies and specialty milestones, and adhere to professionalism standards and ethical principles.

All AltaMed Physician Residents in an ACGME-accredited training program are employees of AltaMed Health Services and must abide by AltaMed’s policies and procedures. Residents are taught and evaluated according to the six core competencies established by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME): Medical Knowledge, Patient Care, Professionalism, Practice-Based Learning, Systems-Based Practice, and Interpersonal Communication. Residents and fellows are evaluated biannually on specialty-specific milestones and are expected to complete evaluations for each rotation, including evaluations of faculty, peers, and the program.

Requirements

• Graduates of a medical school in the United States and/or Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada must meet one of the following:
  • Hold a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) before appointment, or
  • Hold a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a United States licensing jurisdiction, or
  • Have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.
• Possess a current California training or unrestricted medical license, a valid DEA number, and certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and ALSO as required for direct patient care.
• Hold a valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross guidelines.

Pay

$56,843.87 - $71,054.84 annually

Actual salary offers consider factors such as budget, experience, skills, education, licensure, certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities