Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatrics Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in UNLV1-Medical District

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or unlvjobs@unlv.edu . Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, Assistant/Associate Professor, Pediatrics Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. ROLE of the POSITION The Department of Pediatrics at The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is seeking a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician to join our established team in Las Vegas, NV. This position will work closely with our collaborative team of physicians and with the Grant A Gift Autism Foundation, Nevada’s leading nonprofit clinic specializing in autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. With the rapid population growth and an underserved demographic, practicing medicine in Las Vegas will provide you with a chance to help shape programs that will make a lasting impact in the community. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team within a multidisciplinary clinic that includes neuropsychology, neurology, child and adolescent psychiatry, speech and occupational therapy, and ABA services in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where every role contributes to transforming lives. Our culture is rooted in compassion, innovation, and teamwork, and we are committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of the children and families we serve. By joining our team of dedicated faculty, you will be invited to participate in innovative research opportunities and scholarly activities and will contribute to the high-quality, innovative education and training of students and pediatric and psychiatry residents and fellows in a diverse clinical learning environment that will ultimately improve the health of the children in Southern Nevada. Profile of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medici ne The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been Transforming Healthcare in Southern Nevada since 2017. Our mission is to serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada. Our faculty, students, residents, and fellows have had their research published in top-tier peer-reviewed journals. With a group practice, UNLV Health provides care to more than 10,000 patients per month in its 17 primary care and specialty care clinics, and its partner hospitals. For more information, visit us on line at: https://www.unlv.edu/medicine MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a MD or DO from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and completion of ACGME accredited residency program. Candidates must be board eligible or board certified, and completion of a fellowship is required. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date. Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license, Nevada pharmacy and DEA licenses, and malpractice insurance. They must also meet credentialing requirements and be able to obtain privileges at affiliated hospitals and other site locations as needed. The candidate’s educational credentials, terminal degree, experience in an academic medical institution or equivalency, research and scholarly