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Family Medicine Physician - Elko, NV
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Position Number: 1337862
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Medicine

Family Medicine Physician - Elko, NV

R0108471
Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine has an immediate opening in the Department of Family and Community Medicine for a full time, employed Family Practice Physician. This position will be a part of a new Rural Residency Track located in Elko, NV and will work full time in our brand new clinic. Duties may include research and scholarly activities, direct inpatient and outpatient clinical care in all aspects of family medicine, preferably with obstetrical care and /or care of the patient in a rural setting. In addition, we will be operating Telemedicine between Elko, Reno and surrounding rural areas and prior experience in Telemedicine is preferred. Teaching will be required and will include supervision of medical students, 2nd and 3rd year residents in both inpatient and outpatient's settings. The percent of time devoted to clinical care, teaching, and mentoring of trainees will be negotiated with the Department Chair. Family Medicine is a collegial and family centered department with numerous opportunities for growth and leadership.

We offer a competitive and comprehense salary benefits plan including a generous matching 14.5% 403(B) + medical, dental. vision, life and 24 days of PTO and 30 days of sick.

Specific responsibilities will include the following:
Direct patient care in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
Promote and facilitate value-based practice operations, including, but not limited to, Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) operations
Assist in teaching of medical students, residents and students in other healthcare fields in the Family Medical Center, other ambulatory care settings, and on the department's hospital service
Serve on applicable Departmental, University Affiliated Hospitals and Community Committees as assigned.
Participate in the on-call schedule for the hospital inpatient service.
This position will be required to work and live in Elko, NV

Elko brings the drama of the high desert to vivid reality with its unspoiled nature, its breathtaking vistas on the rugged beauty of the Ruby Mountains and its rich Western history. Whether hiking the rocky trails, visiting one of the museums or taking a tour to see firsthand one of the area's many Gold Rush ghost towns, visitors have no shortage of activities to choose from.
http://www.ci.elko.nv.us/

Required Qualifications
MD/DO and successful completion of an approved family medicine residency training program. Demonstrated experience in the teaching of students and house staff. Ability to obtain a Medical license in the State of Nevada. Candidates must be Board certified or Board eligible in Family Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated Community Service and record of teaching excellence, as well as ability to work cooperatively and collegially with a diverse environment, with demonstrated experience mentoring women, minorities, students with disabilities and other under-represented groups. Experience in program resident operations is desirable.

Compensation Grade
Assistant Professor - (0) II

Department Information
For more information on the University and the School of Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu
For more information about the Department of Family and Community Medicine, please visit
https://med.unr.edu/family-medicine/about

Department Contacts
Daniel Spogen, MD
Search Chair
Christie Gilbreath
Search Coordinator
775-682-6454

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)
Attach the following attachments to the Resume/CV section of your application. The system will accept multiple attachments to this section of the application up to 5MB. Please contact jobs@unr.edu, the day you apply, if assistance is needed with attachments.
-Resume/CV
-Cover Letter
-Contact Information for Three Professional References
-1 page statment (250 words or less) describing your experience with diversity and inclusion and how you would promote these values in your practice if selected for the position

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNRMed)
For nearly 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNRMed) has trained physicians who are leading the way to A Healthy Nevada,' nation and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med was founded upon a three-part mission of education, research and service and is committed to the values of compassion, diversity, excellence, integrity, respect, safety, service and stewardship. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who can contribute towards our mission, and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers, while maintaining personalized instruction. We are building new residencies to train medical specialists, and expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients and researchers. The School of Medicine has a statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state's rural communities. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners, to our employees and patients, whose health we seek to improve.

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date
11/15/2019

Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a Top Tier Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.