Pediatric Neurosurgeon

American Society for Experimental Neurotherapeutics; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

License reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Intermountain Health invites a Pediatric Neurosurgeon to join Nevada's rapidly expanding pediatric neuroscience program at Nevada Children's Hospital in Las Vegas. You will work on clinic, surgical, and on-call responsibilities on one campus, with a path to an adjunct faculty appointment with the University of Utah Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

The role offers a guaranteed base salary, starting bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package, plus CME allowance, license

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• ACGME residency in Neurological Surgery with pediatric neurosurgery fellowship.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Neurosurgery.
• Active Nevada medical license or ability to obtain.
• Federal DEA registration.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to complete Intermountain Health credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric neurosurgery care including clinic and surgery on one campus.
• Participate in a sustainable call rotation with additional compensation for coverage.
• Collaborate with APP and staff; contribute to program development.
• Seek adjunct faculty appointment with University of Utah Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
• Pursue leadership and research opportunities as the program grows.

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME Neurological Surgery residency

Pediatric Neurosurgery fellowship

Nevada medical license or ability to obtain

Federal DEA Registration

BLS certification

Credentialing via Intermountain Health

Job description

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.”
Help build the future of pediatric neurosurgery in Nevada. As one of our foundational pediatric neurosurgeons, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape clinical programs, drive growth, and help develop Nevada's first freestanding children's hospital while providing highly specialized care to a rapidly growing pediatric population.

About this role:

As a Pediatric Neurosurgeon with Intermountain Health, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience.

• You’ll join Intermountain Nevada Children’s Pediatric Neurosurgery team, initially as one of two full time pediatric neurosurgeons. You’ll collaborate with an established APP, supported by collegial staff and leadership.
• All of your clinic, surgical and call responsibilities will be conveniently located on one hospital campus.
• Sustainable call rotation, with additional compensation for supplemental coverage.
• You’ll be eligible for an adjunct faculty appointment with the University of Utah Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, consistently recognized as a top pediatric neurosurgical program.
• While not required, opportunity for leadership and research roles will exist over time.

Intermountain Health is investing in Nevada's future with a new 200-bed Children's Hospital that will become the region's destination for complex pediatric care. Pediatric Neurosurgery is a cornerstone specialty of this vision, creating significant opportunities for program growth, innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical leadership.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a growing pediatric neuroscience program at a pivotal moment. The incoming surgeon will have a meaningful voice in strategic planning, program development, clinical pathways, recruitment, and the future growth of pediatric neurosurgical services throughout the region.

How we’ll support you:

Compensation will include a guaranteed base salary, with an initial starting bonus and relocation assistance.

We care about your wellbeing - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development.

What you’ll bring:

• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
• ACGME accredited residency training in Neurological Surgery, and fellowship training in Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Neurosurgery
• Active, unobstructed Nevada medical license, or the ability to obtain one
• Federal DEA Registration
• BLS certification
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process
• All general and sub-specialty interests welcomed.
• Visa candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

About us:

Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west.

Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain.

What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?

It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.

Living in Southern Nevada

You’ll enjoy:

• Nostate income tax
• International airport with convenient access throughout the U.S.
• Year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, golf, skiing, and national parks
• Lower cost of living compared with many major West Coast markets
• Rapidly growing pediatric population, creating significant opportunity for clinical impact

Location:

Nevada Children's Hospital

Work City:

Las Vegas

Work State:

Nevada

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$7.25 - $999.99

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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