General Surgery, Assistant Professor, Surgery, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for General Surgery, Assistant Professor, Surgery, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. ROLE of the POSITION The Department of Surgery at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks a General Surgeon to join its academic faculty. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive general surgery services at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) and other affiliated hospitals, the primary teaching hospital for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. Clinical responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient care, operative general surgery cases, and participation in a rotational shared call schedule, including days, nights, and weekends. The faculty member will actively participate in the education and supervision of medical students and general surgery residents within an ACGME-accredited training program, contributing to teaching in the operating room, inpatient units, and clinical settings. Profile of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been Transforming Healthcare in Southern Nevada since 2017. Our mission is to serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada. Our faculty, students, residents, and fellows have had their research published in top-tier peer-reviewed journals. With a group practice, UNLV Health provides care to more than 10,000 patients per month in its 17 primary care and specialty care clinics, and its partner hospitals. For more information, visit us on line at: https://www.unlv.edu/medicine.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date
• Eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license, Nevada pharmacy and DEA licenses, and malpractice insurance
• Meet credentialing requirements and be able to obtain privileges at affiliated hospitals and other site locations as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general surgery services at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) and other affiliated hospitals
• Inpatient and outpatient care
• Operative general surgery cases
• Participation in a rotational shared call schedule, including days, nights, and weekends
• Actively participate in the education and supervision of medical students and general surgery residents within an ACGME-accredited training program
• Contributing to teaching in the operating room, inpatient units, and clinical settings

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees