Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Tufts Medicine
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
2. Participates in the educational activities of the program and, as required, assume responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and medical students by making daily rounds.
3. Performs procedures, which are specified by each program director, under the direct supervision of attending physician. Interns and Residents may only perform those procedures for which the attending physician has privileges. Once the Intern or Resident has performed the appropriate number of procedures in a competent fashion the program director will provide notification that he/she is eligible to be certified to perform the procedure without direct supervision.
4. Assumes progressive responsibility for patient care activities according to his/her level of education, ability and experience. The program director and the attending staff will determine the his/her level of responsibility and autonomy.
5. Communicates effectively with their supervising attending regarding the findings of their evaluation, physical examination, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and intended interventions on a continuous basis.
6. Meets institutional requirements with respect to medical records.
7. Participates fully in the educational and scholarly activities of the program and, as required, assume responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students.
8. Participates in appropriate institutional committees and councils whose actions affect their education and/or patient care including, but not limited to quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
9. Participates on committees and councils whose actions affect medical education and patient care.
10. Participate in institution-sponsored Interdisciplinary Grand Rounds or other program- specific didactic educational experiences.Physical Requirements:1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
2. Lifts, positions, pushes and or transfer patients and equipment.
3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock etc.
5. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections.
6. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances including interhospital transport in emergency vehicles, ambulances, helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
8. Handle emergency crisis situations.
9. May have contact with hazardous materialsSkills & Abilities:1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the age of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development, Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; Provide age appropriate communication; for to the following populations: Neonate, Adolescents, and Adults.Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at .