Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Pediatrics’ Division at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine invites immediate applications for Pediatric Specialists who are driven to teach and mentor medical students and residents as well as being a leader in their field. We currently have 2 full time openings to compliment our Pediatrics Department and we are open to all Pediatric specialties, Peds Endo, Peds Neuro, Adolescent Medicine, etc. Salary and rank (Assistant/Associate) are dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Duties include providing care to children and adolescents in relation to nature and extent of disease or injury. These positions require excellent clinical and teaching skills and experience necessary to precept and evaluate medical students and residents. The University of Nevada Reno, School of Medicine is affiliated with the Renown Children’s Hospital and the Renown Health Medical Group in Reno, NV. All Pediatric faculty members share call and weekend/holiday coverage. The incumbent will be appointed in the Section appropriate to the sub-specialty. The incumbent will also be expected to participate in healthcare education (medical students, PA students, NP students) and support clinical research and scholarly activity. There are also leadership opportunities available within the school of medicine associated with this position. Please submit your application for more information.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or DO degree and be board-certified/board-eligible in pediatric or adolescent medicine. Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted NV medical license, malpractice insurance and must be able to be successfully credentialed by Northern Nevada teaching hospitals and facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
-Individuals with GME experience are encouraged to apply.
-Candidates with interest in working on the development of a Pediatrics Residency Program are encouraged to apply.
-Candidates with an interest in leadership are also highly encouraged
Department Information
For more information on the University and the School of Medicine, please visit [Register to View] target="_blank">http://med.unr.edu/why-faculty
For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit [Register to View]
target="_blank">https://med.unr.edu/pediatrics
Benefits Include:
4+ weeks paid vacation, 30 days sick leave / 14.5% retirement match, immediate vesting. Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Workers comp/Malpractice. Education Benefits for family. No state income or social security tax. Reasonable cost of living and 40 minutes from world class ski resorts and beaches.
Department Contacts
Max Coppes, MD Search Chair [Register to View]
Gayle Halminiak, Director Operations and Administration [Register to View]