Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician for Las Vegas, NV (Perm)
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
89169, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/15/24
Pediatrix is seeking an awesome Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship-trained physician to join our team practicing in a new state-of-the-art 30-bed pediatric Emergency Department at Sunrise Children's Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. Wide mix of patient acuity!
Job Description:
- At least 1 year of current Pediatric Emergency Medicine work experience is required. Must be able to provide at interview the last 12 months' worth of case logs from a hospital setting.
- Volumes approaching 55K.
- Excellent subspecialty coverage including Neurosurgery, amongst the usual.
- Peds surgeons are responsive and progressive.
- We have a robust PICU, CVICU, NICU, Hospitalist program in the hospital all run by Pediatrix.
- Child life and peds social work have a strong ER presence.
- Practitioner staffing is well balanced.
- Full scribe coverage.
- Combination of 9-hour and 10-hour shifts. Full-time position at 1560 hours annually. Our coverage hours are fair and we can flex up and down.
- The Medical Director works for you and the associate medical director is the schedule master and works magic.
- We have Peds, EM and FP residents from six programs and are a hosting site for Pediatric ER Fellows. You can teach as much or as little as you want.
- Potential consideration for a Residency Director position.
- Pediatrix is very supportive of our physicians. We pay well and have great benefits.
- YOU Will be joining an awesome team, YOU WILL work hard, and YOU WILL see great pathology.
- Accepting experienced and new-graduate candidates through 2025 (TRULY Board Eligible within 5 years of eligibility and working toward Board Certification)
- This is a permanent, full-time position that requires residency within the immediate local area. Relocation may be required.
- Not open to commuters and/or those looking for secondary employment
- Will not accept candidates with lapsed Board Certification who need to obtain it again
- Not accepting Locums candidates
- Not accepting visa candidates
- Competitive salary range depending on training and experience
- Health Insurance including prescription drugs
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term disability options
- Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
- 401k with company match**
- Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
- Identity Protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- TRULY Board Eligible (within 5 years of fellowship) or Board Certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship to be completed by time of start
- NV license (or willing to obtain)
- At least 1 year of current Pediatric Emergency Medicine work experience is required. Must be able to provide at interview the last 12 months' worth of case logs from a hospital setting.
- Clean malpractice/license history
- Does the provider require visa support - J1 or H1B?
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
Sunrise Hospital and Sunrise Children's Hospital are committed to providing a healthier environment for members of our community, employees, physicians, patients, families and visitors. Please note that Sunrise and Sunrise Children's is a tobacco-free campus. This includes all tobacco products - inside and outside of our facility.
For more than three decades, Sunrise Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas has been Nevada’s largest, most comprehensive children’s hospital dedicated to caring for infants, children, adolescents and expectant mothers. As the leading neonatal, pediatric, and maternal provider in the region, we partner with physicians and hospitals throughout the Southwest to offer the most comprehensive and advanced health programs as well as access to sub-specialties.
Read Our Mission & Vision Statement
Plain and simple...we take care of kids! Each and every day our dedicated team of specially trained pediatric physicians, nurses, therapists and support staff work to provide exceptional care and service to our patients and their families. We do this by providing:
- A 24-hour dedicated pediatric Emergency Room that doesn’t just treat kids, we only treat kids.
- A level II Trauma Center
- A specialized neonatal and pediatric transport team to safely transport children to a waiting team of experts.
- The state’s largest, most comprehensive Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit to treat patients needing a higher level of care.
- A dedicated pediatric pharmacy with specially trained pediatric pharmacists and technicians.
- A heart program so comprehensive we are the only hospital in Nevada with the ability to perform pediatric open heart surgery.
- A Labor & Delivery Unit that provides safe, advanced care for the most routine to the most complex deliveries.
Sharing a campus with the largest acute care facility in Nevada, Sunrise Hospital and Sunrise Children’s Hospital are committed to providing a healthier environment for members of our community, employees, physicians, patients, families and visitors. Please note that Sunrise and Sunrise Children's is a tobacco-free campus. This includes all tobacco products - inside and outside of our facility.
About the Community:
The suburbs of Las Vegas are very family friendly. Housing is reasonable, there is no state income tax, property taxes are very low and outdoor activities are endless and incredible. The weather is fantastic and there are some great restaurants. If you are into hockey, football and baseball, we have you covered with professional sports teams. For water activities, check out Lake Mead. Las Vegas is the gateway to incredible outdoor activities in CA, UT and AZ.
Las Vegas offers a multitude of opportunities to live, work and play. The splendor of the desert provides a breathtaking backdrop for the outdoor enthusiast to enjoy activities such as golfing, skiing, snowboarding and water sports. The area is home to 357 public schools along with over 40 large private schools; The University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN) is a leader in higher education. With a wide range of housing choices you will find the community that is perfect for you and your family -- from family-friendly neighborhoods, master-planned communities, high-rises, condominiums, golf communities, urban and suburban options – there is something for everyone. The cost of living is affordable and there is no state income tax.
- Known for its world-class entertainment, including top-notch shows, concerts and sporting events
- Offers a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, rock climbing and golfing
- Close to numerous national parks and recreation areas
- For the sports enthusiasts, Las Vegas is home to the Las Vegas Raiders football team and the Las Vegas Golden Knights hockey team
- A relatively low cost of living compared to other major cities in the nation, with affordable housing, transportation and no state income tax
- Las Vegas is the gateway to incredible outdoor activities in CA, UT, and AZ
- Diverse multi-national metro populous of 2.9 million
- A warm, arid climate with hot summers and mild winters; the average temperature in July, the hottest month, is 104 F, while the average temperature in January, the coldest month, is 39 F