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Job Description
Announcement Number: 149911488
3208 Goni Road, Building I-181
• Carson City, Nevada 89706
775-687-4210
• Fax 775-687-0574
• adsd.nv.gov
Joe Lombardo
Governor
Richard Whitley, MS
Director
DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES DIVISION
Helping people. It's who we are and what we do.
Dena Schmidt
Administrator
Aging and Disability Senior Physician - Pediatrician
(Full-Time)
Per Hour $105.35
The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) is currently
accepting resumes for a full-time Senior Physician - Pediatrician position in Las Vegas.
At ADSD, we foster innovative thinking, teamwork, and a positive work environment. Our mission is to
provide high-quality, comprehensive support services across the lifespan, allowing Nevada's elders, children,
and adults with disabilities or special health care needs to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives.
Early Intervention Services
We serve children ages 0-3 with developmental delays and disabilities eligible for Part C services under IDEA
Part C. We also support children and families with diagnostics, including autism. Children enrolled in early
intervention (EI) are entitled to medical services under CFR 303.13 of IDEA Part C.
Position Description:
Direct Services - The Pediatrician will complete physical evaluations of children, recommend appropriate
additional services, and discuss with the family the child's developmental functioning, nutrition consultations,
assessment results, recommendations, and outcomes. They will write comprehensive reports including test
results, clinical observations, findings, recommendations, and services provided in client charts (both physical
and electronic). The Pediatrician will also facilitate all activities within Early Intervention services and
discipline-specific software programs.
Autism Diagnostics - The Pediatrician may conduct diagnostic appointments for children on the autism
spectrum. Our comprehensive team conducts a battery of assessments, including audio evaluations and the
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). The Pediatrician, along with team members, will discuss
and explain a synopsis of all assessments to the family, formalizing the diagnosis during the process.
Additionally, a qualified staff member will attend each appointment with the family to ensure continuity and
support.
Teaching - Pediatric residents from the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Medicine rotate through NEIS for their developmental and behavioral rotation. This position supports
collaboration with the university and residents to strengthen the knowledge base of future first-line
practitioners. The Pediatrician will also offer training sessions to staff and/or parents 1-2 times per year on
relevant topics.
3208 Goni Road, Building I-181
• Carson City, Nevada 89706
775-687-4210
• Fax 775-687-0574
• adsd.nv.gov
Community Outreach - The Pediatrician will provide community outreach to local pediatrician offices,
medical groups, and hospitals to support collaboration and continuity of care. This may also encompass
participating in statewide commissions or coalitions to support stakeholder needs and state initiatives.
Additional Duties: Maintain all records, both physical and electronic, in the agency-approved file format.
Ensure that files are kept in a confidential and secure manner, complying with state laws, federal regulations,
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA), and applicable policies. Protect health-related information in accordance with federal, state,
department, and division regulations and policies. Immediately report any potential HIPAA violations following
established policies and procedures.
Enroll, credential, and bill insurance as appropriate and in accordance with IDEA Part C regulations, state law,
and applicable policies and procedures.
Must have reliable transportation and maintain a valid Nevada driver's license to travel.
Future Opportunities - As the State of Nevada continues to redefine efficiencies and effective public health
services, there are opportunities for visionary leadership to help pave the way. These may include developing a
single point of entry process for children with special health care needs who are eligible for one or multiple
state programs and assisting in redefining roles and relationships to better serve children and families through
the merging of separate agencies.
This could help reduce duplication of services and ease navigation frustrations for families dealing with
multiple agencies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or one approved by the Nevada Board of Medical
Examiners
• One year of internship in an approved hospital and three years of experience in the practice of medicine,
or an equivalent combination
• 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
• Board eligibility in a medical specialty or board certification in a medical specialty
Position Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada
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SALARY AND Benefits:
• The Legislative maximum annual salary is $219,975, under the Public Employees' Retirement System
(PERS), (Employer-Employee) benefit plan
• An employer-paid contribution plan is available with a reduced gross salary
3208 Goni Road, Building I-181
• Carson City, Nevada 89706
775-687-4210
• Fax 775-687-0574
• adsd.nv.gov
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision care, as well as life and disability
insurance
• Paid holidays, generous leave benefits, contribution to the secure defined-benefit retirement plan (NV
PERS), and no state, county, city, or social security tax
• Other employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans are available
• State employees do not contribute to Social Security
• Long-term employees enjoy additional benefits
For additional information, please visit the Nevada Division of Human Resource Management, the Nevada
Public Employees Benefits, and the Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada.
For further information or to apply, please submit your resume or Curriculum Vitae with a letter of interest and three (3)
professional references to:
Cristina Petrilla
ADSD HR Analyst 2
7150 Pollock Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89119
T: (702) 486-6516
cristina@adsd.nv.gov
In the Subject line, please reference: Senior Physician - Pediatrician
Resumes will be accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied. ADSD is an equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion or belief,
age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression.
Aging and Disability Services Division is dedicated to assist all of Nevada's older adults as well as children and
adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the
greatest extent possible!
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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