Position Summary

 

 

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

Position Summary:
Responsible for providing leadership and education to the Continuum of Care Medical Staff (CCMS). Performs various administrative and management duties in directing the activities and functions of the medical staff. Responsible for providing professional physician services and for developing and managing the medical practice for Hospitalist and Emergency Room providers.

Job Requirement

Education/Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and Board eligible in at least one of the following primary care disciplines: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Urgent Care. A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a practicing Hospitalist physician. Experience should include leadership responsibilities in a Hospitalist position.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid License by the State of Nevada to practice medicine. State of Nevada Pharmacy Board License to Prescribe Medications and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate. Ability to be credentialed by various health insurance companies. Some positions may require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements

PREFERENCES WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WHO DOCUMENT THE FOLLOWING

• Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• 3 years of experience in an Acute Care Hospitalist position
• New UNLV-UMC post-resident physicians a plus

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Knowledge of:
Adult and pediatric care, equipment, supplies and practices; federal, state, local and accreditation laws, regulations and standards; principles and practices of medical care management and administration; quality assurance and performance improvement principles and methods; administrative and human resources policies and procedures; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and procedures; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures; age specific patient care practices.Skill in:
Effective administration and management of medical functions; developing and monitoring capital and operating budgets; developing goals, objectives, policies and procedures; applying leadership techniques; making effective decisions under stress and emergency circumstances; developing programs; solving problems; communicating with a wide variety people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment; using computers and related software applications.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.

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Agency University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Address University Medical Center of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, Nevada, 89102

Website http://www.umcsn.com