SENIOR PHYSICIAN (RANGE C) - UNCLASSIFIED

State of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); Presencial; USD 190 000 - 230 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Pay

Resumo da oferta

The Nevada Department of Corrections is hiring a Senior Physician for Las Vegas, Ely, or Lovelock. The role involves general examinations, diagnosis, care and treatment; supervises the medical services team and participates in on-call coverage.

Must hold a Nevada Medical Board license with appropriate residency or board certification; duties include clinic hours, emergencies, and ethical patient care for offenders.

Qualificações

• Valid Nevada Medical Board license required at appointment.
• MD with internship and three years of practice or AMA-approved residency.
• Board eligibility or board certification in a medical specialty.

Responsabilidades

• Perform general examinations, diagnosis, care and treatment of offenders.
• Supervise the medical services team and physician on-call schedule.
• Maintain scheduled clinic hours and provide emergency services as needed.

Conhecimentos

Medical Examinations

Prescribe Medication

Clinical Supervision

Emergency Care

Communication

Attention to detail

Formação académica

MD Degree

Residency

Board Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections is hiring a Senior Physician for Las Vegas, Ely, or Lovelock. Under administrative direction the position performs professional medical duties and functions, involving general examinations, diagnosis, care and treatment; supervises the medical services team, and performs related work as required. Prescribes medication by using standard pharmacological procedures, in order to facilitate treatment and care of individual offenders. Must be knowledgeable of Nevada Revised Statues applicable to the practice of medicine within Nevada state institutions and facilities. Maintain scheduled clinic hours to provide care to offenders consistent with the hours of operation for the institution. Provide emergency service as needed. Cooperate with the Deputy Attorney General’s office. Adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population by demonstrating respect compassion, and integrity to the needs of offender patients. Participate in the physician on-call schedule.

Essential Qualifications

A valid license to practice Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners at the time of appointment is required; and must be maintained throughout employment without interruption. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or approved by the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners with one year of internship in an approved hospital and three years of experience in the practice of medicine or an equivalent combination of both; OR completion of an appropriate residency approved by the American Medical Association; OR an equivalent combination substituting each year of resident training for a year of medical practice; OR board eligibility in a medical specialty; OR board certification in a medical specialty.

Job Duties

This is an open competitive recruitment, for all qualified applicants. These are unclassified positions that are appointed by and will serve under the directions of the Medical Director for the Department of Corrections (NDOC).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to read medical charts
• Perform physical examinations
• Prescribe medication
• Patient care
• Communication
• Attention to detail and problem solving.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255