SENIOR PHYSICIAN (RANGE C) - UNCLASSIFIED

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections is hiring a Senior Physician for Las Vegas, Ely, or Lovelock. Under administrative direction the position performs professional medical duties and functions, involving general examinations, diagnosis, care and treatment; supervises the medical services team, and performs related work as required. Prescribes medication by using standard pharmacological procedures, in order to facilitate treatment and care of individual offenders. Must be knowledgeable of Nevada Revised Statues applicable to the practice of medicine within Nevada state institutions and facilities. Maintain scheduled clinic hours to provide care to offenders consistent with the hours of operation for the institution. Provide emergency service as needed. Cooperate with the Deputy Attorney General's office. Adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population by demonstrating respect compassion, and integrity to the needs of offender patients. Participate in the physician on-call schedule.

Essential Qualifications

A valid license to practice Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners at the time of appointment is required; and must be maintained throughout employment without interruption. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or approved by the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners with one year of internship in an approved hospital and three years of experience in the practice of medicine or an equivalent combination of both; OR 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; OR board eligibility in a medical specialty; OR board certification in a medical specialty.

Job Duties

This is an open competitive recruitment, for all qualified applicants. These are unclassified positions that are appointed by and will serve under the directions of the Medical Director for the Department of Corrections (NDOC).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Ability to read medical charts - Perform physical examinations - Prescribe medication - Patient care - Communication - Attention to detail and problem solving.

Benefits

Benefits include: Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP). Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year. Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication (Download PDF reader). Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program. No Nevada state income tax. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment. Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay. Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).