Job: Pediatric Emergency Medicine/ Las Vegas, NV

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Job SummaryPediatric Emergency Medicine/Las Vegas, NV Job Code: 23663 POSTED: Jul 28Salary:OpenLocation:Las Vegas, Nevada Employer:Sunrise Children's HospitalType:Full Time - ExperiencedSector:Hospital, Public and PrivateDiscipline:Physicians/Surgeons Employer Information About Sunrise Children's Hospital Pediatrix Medical Group offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health (choice of two PPO options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance; 401(k) with potential company percentage match; annual CME/CNE allowance; potential for relocation assistance; employee stock purchase plan; stability in an organization with more than 30 years of health care industry experience; opportunities to participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and clinical research; profes....more info View all our jobs Job DescriptionPediatric Emergency Medicine: Las Vegas, NV Job Title: Medical Director; PedEM - Sunrise Children ??s Hospital We have an exciting opportunity for a BC pediatric emergency medicine physician to serve as Medical Director at our dedicated 20 bed pediatric emergency department in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sunrise Children's Hospital is the state ??s only tertiary-care children ??s facility. They are the premier provider of children ??s services and the leading regional referral center servicing Nevada, Arizona, Utah and California. The emergency department evaluates 32,000 pediatric patients per year and has a busy trauma service. The 24 bed pediatric intensive care unit is covered in-house 24 hours per day by our affiliated pediatric intensivists. There is a full complement of pediatric subspecialty support including cardiac surgery. Teaching opportunities are available with rotating pediatric emergency medicine and family practice residents from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. The Medical Director will have a leadership role on committees addressing trauma, EMS and disaster planning and will serve as a media spokesperson for emergency care issues and events. In addition, the Medical Director will provide leadership to quality and process improvement activities related to the provision of emergency services. Long known as a major resort city with world-class entertainment, shopping and fine dining, the Las Vegas area also offers a variety of family-friendly activities. With mild winters and warm, dry summers, this desert climate is great for many outdoor recreational pursuits such as boating, golfing, bicycling, horseback riding and fishing. The nearby mountains are ideal for camping, skiing, hiking and rock climbing. Close proximity to Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon and other scenic natural landmarks provide Las Vegas residents the opportunity to enjoy some of our country ??s most picturesque attractions in their own backyard. Residents can also take day trips to many state and national parks in Nevada, Arizona, Utah and California. A myriad of housing options exist, from rural seclusion to high-rise condos. There are many safe, master-planned communities such as the award-winning community of Summerlin, located along the western edge of the Las Vegas valley and framed by the Red Rock National Conservation Area. There is no state income tax. For more information on what Las Vegas has to offer, visit www.lvchamber.com. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health (choice of two PPO options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance; 401(k) with potential company percentage match; annual CME allowance; potential for relocation assistance; employee stock purchase plan; stability in an organization with more than 30 years of health care experience; professional liability insurance; and assistance with mandatory hospital credentialing and state licensing, and reimbursement of associated fees. To learn more about this opportunity or other pediatric emergency medicine opportunities, please visit www.pediatrix.com/clinicalcareers or contact Lori Abolafia, 800.243.3839, ext. 5209; lori_abolafia@pediatrix.com. Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer LocationThe location markers shown are all approximations. Change View: Click here to HIDE the Google map feature.