SUMMARY:

The Core Residency Faculty is responsible for the assigned administrative and educational activities pertaining to the Geriatric education and general training needs of the Family Medicine Residency Program, including those assigned activities related to the recruitment, selection, instruction, supervision, evaluation and advancement of residents. This individual works under the general direction of the Residency Program Director and in his or her absence the Associate Program Director.  This position is designated as Management, exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and other applicable laws and regulations governing overtime and shall serve as an “at will” employee, subject to overtime, standby and callback assignments, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain a successful learning environment where residents participate in educationally meaningful activities that contribute to their development as a family physician.
2. Implement the educational goals of the program ensuring that relevant policies and procedures are maintained.
3. Ensure that all residents are adequately supervised and evaluated in carrying out their patient care responsibilities.
4. Uphold fair procedures regarding academic discipline and resident complaints or grievances.
5. Monitor resident stress, including conditions that inhibit performance or learning, and dysfunction related to drugs or alcohol.
6. Participate in resident education, including regular attendance in the Family Medicine Clinic, teaching on inpatient/outpatient service(s), lectures and seminars.
7. Participate in the selection of residents for appointment to the program in accordance with institutional and departmental policies.
8. Participate in on-going faculty development and foster an environment of academic excellence and scholarship.
9. Faithfully perform assigned duties and coordinate clinical fee-for-service time so resident supervision is available to the residents on duty.
10. Collaborate with educational budgeting and allocation of fiscal and staff resources.
11. Develop strong, positive working relationships with residents, fellow core faculty, community physician teachers, residency staff, and Gracelight leadership.
12. Collaborate with problem resolution and due process evaluations for assigned residents in difficulty.
13. Maintain a part-time primary care practice, with membership and representation of medical professional services derived from the established faculty medical group.
14. Participate in patient care activities and patient care initiatives and follow institutional performance requirements.
15. Performs all other duties as assigned.