Infectious Disease Physician (HIV Specialist)

• Job Description

  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 performing professional physician services and for performing required administrative duties.
  
  Job Requirement
  
  Education/Experience:
  Graduation from an accredited school of medicine. Some positions may require two (2) years of clinical practice experience.
  
  Licensing/Certification Requirements:
  Valid License by State of Nevada to practice medicine. State of Nevada Pharmacy Board License to Prescribe Medications and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate. Some positions may require one or more of the following certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  
  Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements
  
  

  • Board Certified/ Eligible in Internal Medicine
  • Board Certified/ Eligible in Infectious Disease
  • Minimum of two (2) years post-fellowship work experience
  • Experience providing both HIV care and Hepatitis C treatments.
  • Credentialed in HIV through AAHIVM ( American Academy of HIV Medicine)

  
  
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
  
  Knowledge of:
  Adult care, equipment, supplies and practices; federal, state, local and accreditation laws, regulations and standards; related outside agencies, their services, roles and responsibilities to contact them to appropriate needed information for patient referrals; principles and practices of medical care; quality assurance and performance improvement principles and methods; 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 provision of medical care; assessing and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of medical care provided through the use of hospital QI program; ensuring that services are appropriate for meeting patient's medical, social and emotional needs, consistent with sound health care resource allocation practices; developing goals, objectives, policies and procedures; applying leadership techniques; multi-tasking and making effective decisions under stress and emergency circumstances; developing care plans; effective verbal and written communication as well as effective listening; solving problems; using computers and related software applications; 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.
  
  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 VDT 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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  The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:
  

  • Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"!https://www.nvpers.org/front
    • Vestingin the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
  • Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
  • Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
  • Nevada has no State Income Tax
  • No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

  
  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.
  
  THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  
  Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2024 12:00 PM Pacific

• ABOUT THE COMPANY

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  • University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

  • 702-383-2000

  Today, UMC is more than a hospital; it is a comprehensive academic medical center with a rich history of serving the community. UMC now offers the highest level of care in Nevada, providing a wide range of exclusive and specialized health care services to community members and visitors. UMC is home to Nevada's only Level I Trauma Center, only Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, only Burn Care Center and only Center for Transplantation. Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC serves as the state's only hospital to be recognized and accepted as an associate member of the Children's Hospital Association.

  Offering highly skilled physicians, nurses and staff members supported by the latest, cutting-edge technology, UMC and Children's Hospital of Nevada at UMC continue to build upon their shared reputation for providing Nevada’s highest level of care.

  EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

  A hospital's success is measured by its employees. At UMC, our employees make us the leading healthcare provider in Southern Nevada. To show our appreciation for all their hard work and dedication, UMC offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to all full and part-time employees.

  Pension Retirement Plan Fully Paid by UMC!
  UMC pays the full contribution (28%) of your base pay each pay period into the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

  No Social Security Tax Withdrawal
  UMC employees have a higher net take home pay!

  Consolidated Annual Leave (Paid Time Off)
  27 days of paid time off per year! Full- and part-time employees begin accruing CAL time immediately based on the number of hours worked. CAL time is used for vacation, holidays, sick and personal time off.

  Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
  To be used for employee hospitalization, or illness that results in an absence of more than 16 consecutive work hours.

  Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Coverage
  UMC offers two plans for employee and dependent coverage: Clark County Self-Funded or Health Plan of Nevada HMO.

  Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer!

  Basic Life Insurance
  UMC provides basic life insurance for each employee and dependent.

  Tax Deferred Compensation Program
  Provided by MassMutual, UMC employees may make a pre-tax contribution through payroll deduction to this deferred compensation plan.

  Employee Assistance Program
  Counseling services available for employees and their immediate family members at no cost.

  Other benefits for eligible full-time and part-time UMC employees:

  Sign-On Bonus (select positions)
  No State Income Tax 
  Specialty Pay (selected areas)
  Cafeteria Discount
  Military Leave
  Credit Union   (Clark County Credit Union)
  On-Site Bank (US Bank)
  Direct Deposit and Payroll Deductions
  Employee Referral Program (selected positions)
  Free Parking (assigned parking spots available for a fee)
  Wellness Fair
  Recreational Discount Offers
  Free Shuttle Bus

     

   

   

   

   

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