Senior Staff Physician, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Health Center Services [R0152295]

Senior Staff Physician, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Health Center Services

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Senior Staff Physician, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Health Center Services [R0152295].

Role of the Position

The Senior Staff Physician is responsible for the provision of high quality, evidence-based direct patient care to students in the UNLV Student Health Center (SHC) and to faculty, staff and dependents age 5 years and older in the Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center at UNLV. This position provides excellent, compassionate health care to a diverse population on UNLV's Maryland Parkway campus and, if indicated in the future, at the Las Vegas Medical District campus. This position also acts as a clinical supervisor of contracted and per diem physicians. As a full-time clinician in the UNLV Student Health Center (SHC) and Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center, the Senior Staff Physician acts as an effective healthcare team member on a multidisciplinary team and provides direct patient care, in person or via telehealth, including assessment, diagnosis, initiation of treatment, evaluation of responses to treatments, referral to appropriate specialists and higher levels of care when indicated, and accurate and timely documentation of all findings concerning the patient in the electronic health record (EHR). The Senior Staff Physician acknowledges the unique characteristics of each patient and provides respectful, culturally competent, and professional clinical services. This Senior Staff Physician position supports the health, mental health and wellbeing of UNLV students and employees, thereby allowing them to succeed in their academic pursuits and/or employment responsibilities.

The UNLV Student Health Center and Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and are part of the Student Wellness Unit at UNLV within the Division of Student Affairs. The Student Wellness Unit also includes Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), as well as the UNLV Care Center, Disability Resource Center, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Military and Veterans Services Center, and the Wellness Promotion department.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as well as successful completion of a family medicine residency, a current Nevada M.D./D.O license in good standing, and national board certification as a family medicine physician.

This position requires at least three years of experience as a family medicine physician, including performing in-office surgical procedures.

This position requires at least one year of experience supervising physicians and/or medical residents.

All candidates must pass a background screening.

Employees of the UNLV Student Wellness Center must also be in compliance with our Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

One year or more precepting, teaching or training medical students is preferred.

One year or more of clinical experience in college health or community health setting is preferred.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary

Salary is up to $246,875. Unable to offer more than stated salary.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants contact View email address on click.appcast.io or visit our Veterans Webpage.

How to Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Laurice Jones, DNP, FNP-BC, Director of Clinical Operations and Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on July 20, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact View email address on click.appcast.io for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, "R0152295" in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), 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 (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks, and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).