Physician-Urgent Care

Renown Health • Reno, NV

2d

About The Position

Provides non-emergent, acute care clinical services to patients across the pediatric-to-geriatric spectrum, including assessment, medical examinations, and medical-history taking to identify serious conditions and refer patients for emergency consultation when needed. The role includes common office-based procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage of abscesses, and basic fracture care, as well as occupational medicine care for post-accident injured workers. The physician collaborates with and supervises mid-level providers, may participate in telemedicine, and may teach residents and medical students. The physician also supports Renown Health’s mission, vision, values, quality and risk-adjustment strategies, organizational initiatives, and a collaborative environment for patient care.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Medical degree from an appropriately accredited medical school and accompanying residency training.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in a medical specialty appropriate for Urgent Care.
• Current and valid State of Nevada MD or DO license.
• Nevada Controlled Substance License to Prescribe and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word.
• Ability to use a computer for online learning requirements, accessing online forms and policies, and completing benefits enrollment.
• Ability to function effectively in an integrated delivery system.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory rules.
• Ability to operate business units in conformance with quality and business practices outlined by agencies such as The Joint Commission, NCQA, and MGMA.
• Effective leadership skills, including leading by example.
• Ability to achieve results with minimal disruption while involving internal and external groups.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• American Heart Association-approved BLS or ACLS certification is preferred; specified online certifications from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute are also accepted.
• Medical Examiner certificate (FMCSA) issued by the Department of Transportation within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide urgent care within the physician’s scope of practice.
• Perform medical examinations and take medical histories to identify serious conditions and direct patients to emergency consultation when appropriate.
• Provide common office-based procedures, including laceration repairs, incision and drainage of abscesses, and basic fracture care.
• Provide occupational medicine care to post-accident injured workers.
• Collaborate with and supervise mid-level providers.
• Participate in telemedicine as needed.
• Teach residents and medical students as appropriate.
• Implement organizational initiatives and support Renown Health’s mission, vision, values, quality, and risk-adjustment strategies.
• Foster collaborative patient care among colleagues throughout the organization and within the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree