Psychiatry Resident

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Primary Purpose:


Resident physician is responsible for meeting all academic, clinical, research and professional responsibilities assigned by the Residency Program Director and established by the appropriate Psychiatry Specialty Board to meet the requirements for board certification.

Job Category: Exempt


Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience


Pay Basis: Annually


Subject to Grant Funding? Yes


Essential Job Functions:


1. Attends and participates in all academic programs, including but not limited to lecture series, psychiatry seminars and journal club.
2. Staffs correctional medicine facilities as assigned.
3. Attends rotations as assigned.
4. Completes all residency programs training requirements established by the appropriate certifying specialty board.
5. Demonstrates competency and professional behavior in conducting assigned patient care responsibilities.
6. Performs other duties as assigned or required.


Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to demonstrate spoken, auditory, reading, and writing proficiency in the English language.
2. Ability to meet, with or without reasonable accommodation, all duties and responsibilities as described in our policies and procedures.


Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Meet the requirements set by the Florida Board of Medicine or Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine for Initial Licensing of Resident.
2. Evidence of passing COMLEX Level l and 2/USMLE Step 1 and 2.


Required Education: MD or DO degree


Major (if required:

Required Experience: None


Preferred Qualifications:

Is this a safety sensitive position? Yes


Background Screening Required? Yes


Pre-Employment Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.


NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.