Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Under supervision, performs medical work in a specialized field in a health care facility as a participant in a residency training program.

Duties & Responsibilities

In a formalized residency program in a specialty, and under supervision:
1. Makes ward rounds, examines patients, takes medical histories, prescribes laboratory tests, provides medical treatment and arranges for follow-up treatments or makes appropriate disposition of cases.
2. Provides outpatient medical care in clinics and in emergency rooms and similar facilities.
3. Advises patients or responsible members of families concerning special care, diet, use of drugs or medicines, and other medical matters.
4. May supervise and provide training experience for other residents assigned to the service, program, area, etc.
5. Attends clinic conferences, lectures, training sessions, etc.
6. Maintains records and prepares reports.
7. Performs related work.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an accredited medical school, or other acceptable medical credentials.
2. Completion of approved number of years of post-graduate training consistent with this PGY level corresponding to the particular current program level.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs