Physician - Pediatric

Due to community need and practice growth potential, the Department of Surgery at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has opportunities for a visionary Pediatric Surgeon to join our experienced team of two Pediatric Surgeons and Nurse Practitioner. The Departments strategic plan is to expand to four Pediatric Surgeons. The Las Vegas market is underserved in Pediatric Surgery which offers the incoming surgeon the opportunity to develop the career you have trained for.

We have an opportunities for F-T or Per Diem (weekends)

UNLV is home to one of the newest and fully accredited Medical Schools that is poised to double in size again. If the opportunity to develop your legacy, have unlimited potential for program design and development, train the next generation of physicians, enjoy a true work-life balance and be part of a collaborative, collegial department interests you, please consider this opportunity:

• Base salary and productivity incentives based on AAMC and rank commensurate with experience and relevant training
• Join a thriving and well-respected practice with over 20 years of service in Las Vegas
• Current team performs about 1500 cases/yr representing a wide range pediatric surgeries
• Leading benefits including 48 days of PTO/Sick, 12 paid holidays, 50% matching retirement, tuition assistance for family, comprehensive health, dental and vision
• A new $1 billion standalone Pediatric Hospital project was announced in 2024.
• No State Income Tax or Social Security Tax
• Clinical education residents and fellows
• UNLV is a Carnegie R1 Research University

World Class Destination City

• Renowned resort destination with unparalleled entertainment, dining, sports, shopping and recreation amenities
• Professional NHL, NFL and future MLB, with D1 college sports
• Desirable living options in highly rated family neighborhoods in Summerlin and Henderson
• International Airport rated as the Top 3 North American Airport, JD Power
• UNLV #1 For Campus Ethnic Diversity, US News & World Report

https://www.unlvhealth.org/pediatric-surgery

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UNLV has created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. We pride ourselves in celebrating the diversity of our students, faculty and staff. We embrace core values of equity, and inclusion by listening to others with an open mind, and supporting each other in our differences.