Physician Resident

The Resident is involved in a combination of supervised, progressively more complex and independent patient evaluation and management functions, formal educational and research activities. Provision of care is commensurate with the physician's level of advancement and competence, under the general supervision of appropriately privileged attending teaching staff.

1.   Patient Care

1. Participate in safe, effective and compassionate patient care under supervision, commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility. Assume progressive responsibility for patient care activities according to residents' level of education, ability and experience.
2. Participate in the clinical evaluation and care of patients in a variety of patient care settings with sufficient frequency b. Achieves the competencies required by their discipline under the direct supervision of the attending staff. 
3.  Residents may write orders and progress notes in patient charts under the supervision of appropriately credentialed teaching staff.
4. Communicates effectively regarding the findings of their evaluation, physical examination, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and intended interventions on a continuous basis.
5. Participate in institutional programs and activities involving the medical staff.
6. Develop an understanding of ethical, socioeconomic and medical/legal issues that affect graduate medical education and participate in institutional committees and councils, especially those that relate to patient care review activities, quality assurance, and apply cost containment measures in the provision of patient care.   

2.   Study and Professional Growth

1. Develop a personal program of self-study and professional growth under the general supervision of appropriately credentialed teaching staff.   

3.   Other Duties as Assigned

1. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.      

Education
Doctor of Medicine degree
 

Licensure
Valid, unrestricted Louisiana State Medical license (except for year 1 residents: must obtain intern registration from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners)

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital serves as the main campus and central hub for Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health state-wide network of pediatric healthcare. The hospital is home to an expanded St. Jude Affiliate Clinic and the only pediatric emergency room in Louisiana staffed 24/7 by physicians certified in pediatric emergency medicine. It’s also home to one of only two dedicated pediatric trauma programs in Louisiana.

At Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health, we believe that access to not only primary care but also a robust network of specialties is critical to improving children’s health. We offer comprehensive ongoing care for your child in more than 30 specialties, in addition to our  critical care , intensive care and departments. With specialties available in major markets and specialists rotating so satellite clinics across Louisiana, specialty care is close to home. We have the ability to treat almost any pediatric condition, and with care close by, your kids will be on the path to health in no time. With more than 180 providers across our specialties, we are ready to care for your child!