Pediatric Pulmonology, Assistant/Associate/Professor, Pediatrics Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine
About The Position
The Department of Pediatrics, at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, is recruiting for a full-time Pediatric Pulmonology faculty member at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Professor. The successful candidate must demonstrate solid clinical, teaching and leadership skills, have excellent interpersonal skills, be team oriented, and embrace educational innovation. This role will be centered on the primary and subspecialty care clinical setting. Responsibilities include providing quality care to pediatric pulmonary patients from birth to young adulthood. Clinical care will be provided at area hospitals to include Sunrise/Children’s Hospital, UMC/Children’s Hospital and others as assigned. Outpatient clinical care will be provided at the UNLV Health Faculty Practice plan clinic(s). Additional administrative responsibilities may include participation on hospital, departmental and university committees, and pediatric outreach activities/advocacy.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree 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 Eligible or Certified in Pediatrics prior to start date.
- Board Eligible or Certified in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine prior to start date.
- Eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license.
- Eligible for Nevada pharmacy and DEA licenses.
- Eligible for malpractice insurance.
- Must meet credentialing requirements and be able to obtain privileges at affiliated hospitals and other site locations as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrate solid clinical, teaching and leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Team oriented.
- Embrace educational innovation.
Responsibilities
- Providing quality care to pediatric pulmonary patients from birth to young adulthood.
- Clinical care will be provided at area hospitals to include Sunrise/Children’s Hospital, UMC/Children’s Hospital and others as assigned.
- Outpatient clinical care will be provided at the UNLV Health Faculty Practice plan clinic(s).
- Participation on hospital, departmental and university committees.
- Pediatric outreach activities/advocacy.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
