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FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Days
Location: 401 BUILDING
Summary:
In conjunction with the Program Director, the APD will oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education; participate in the evaluation of residents and faculty; monitor resident supervision; and support and implement policies and procedures assisting in the establishment, monitoring and evaluation of the clinical care delivered within the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Riverside Medical Center. In conjunction with the Program Director, the Director of Graduate Medical Education and Program Coordinators, the APD will ensure adequate processes are implemented to support the delivery of a high quality comprehensive education to our residents. The APD reports to the Program Director and the Designated Institutional Official.
Qualifications:
The APD must meet the following qualifications:
Board Certification in Internal Medicine by the AOA or ABIM and may be subspecialty trained and board certifiedExperienced in teaching residents in preparation for practice or fellowshipAbility to create formal customized Learning Plans with specific assignments for trainee improvement and to monitor resident compliance and measured improvementAbility to deliver constructive criticism and hold residents accountable for their performance and professionalism and engage residents in remediation, if appropriateWillingness to devote sufficient time to these endeavorsRecent history of scholarly activities/researchRecent PD or Associate PD experience preferred Excellent interpersonal, organizational and leadership skillsRecent history of scholarly activities/researchExposure/Sensory Requirements
Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Program Director and the Director of Graduate Medical Education in accomplishing their goals and objectives for the program
2. Provide leadership that will enable the institution to maintain compliance with ACGME institutional and program specific requirements to maintain continued accreditation
3. Assist in the development and implementation of policies governing resident activities and the program
4. Monitor compliance with core curriculum
5. Ensure residents receive teaching during rounds
6. Assist in monitoring skills assessment systems
7. Provide structured feedback to residents
8. Assist in the recruitment of additional faculty
9. Assist with the creation and monitoring of learning plans
10. Participate in resident and faculty scholarly activity
11. Assist in ensuring residents comply with program requirements
12. Participate in the interview process of candidates
13. Comply with the Institution and Program written policies and procedures
14. Attend program meetings as assigned
15. Serve as a mentor to the residents
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal risk due to limited patient contact.
TB or Airborn Pathogens:Minimal risk due to limited patient contact.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed to communicate with staff, doctors, patients, families and other hospital personnel. Needed for training/presentations, telephone communication, and facilitating meetings.
Vision: Needed for computer entry, read memos and literature, observation of patient function and employee performance .
Smell: Needed for electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings and listening to employee/patient/family member concerns.
Touch: Needed for writing, computer entry, manipulate equipment/tools.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Average Hours per Week:50
Shift: Days
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 30%
Twist: 2%
Stand: 30%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 2%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 2%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 2%
Reach above shoulders: 2% 45-90degree
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Lifting involves minimal lifting of office supplies and may assist with patient care.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 120
Twist: <5>
Stand: 45
Crawl: 0
Walk: 30
Kneel: 0
Lift: <5>
Drive: 0
Squat: <5>
Climb: 0
Bend: <5>
Reach above shoulders: <5>
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp 10 lbs.: Occasionally
Pushing & pulling 10-15 lbs.: Occasionally
Fine Manipulation: Calculator, keyboard, writing instruments
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Not Required
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: None
Protective Clothing Required: None