Senior Physician

Announcement Number: 2027064781

Joe Lombardo
Governor
James Dzurenda
Director
Southern Administration
3955 W. Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(725) 216-6000
Northern Administration
5500 Snyder Ave
Carson City, NV 89701
775-977-5500
UNCLASSIFIED JOB ANNOUCEMENT
SR Physician (RangeC) (EA) (U9087)
Nevada Department of Corrections
Recruitment Open To:
This is open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified applicants.
This is a full-time, unclassified position that is appointed by and serves at
the pleasure of the Medical Director for the Department of Corrections
(NDOC).
Geographic Locations:
Las Vegas, Nevada
Carson City, Nevada
Ely, Nevada
Approximate Annual Salary:
The Approximate annual salary starts at $198,176 under the
Employee/Employer Retirement System contribution (PERS) plan. The
Employer only contribution (PERS) plan has an annal salary of $169,744.
The State benefits package includes a retirement system, health, vision,
dental, life and disability insurance; 12 paid holidays and paid sick leave
and annual leave. An explanation of the retirement options and
information regarding state retirement benefits may be accesses at
www.nvpers.org. A description of the current health benefits is available
at https://pebp.state.nv.us. Other employee paid benefits such as a
deferred compensation plan are also available.
Position Description:
Under the administrative direction of the Medical Director, for the Nevada
Department of Corrections (NDOC) the incumbent for this position is
responsible for establishing and administering a comprehensive
institutional medical health program.

This position is in the Southern Las Vegas area. This is an open
competitive appointment and opened to all qualified applicants. This is a
full-time, unclassified position, that is appointed by and serves at the
discretion of the Medical Director, Nevada Department of Corrections
(NDOC) under the administrative direction of the Medical Director, the
incumbent establishes and administers a comprehensive institutional
medical health program. This includes examination, diagnoses, and
prescribe treatment for offender patients and review the care prescribed
by outside specialist. 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.
Minimum Qualifications: A valid license to practice Medicine from the
Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners and three (3) years of
professional medical experience in a correctional or comparable setting.
To Apply:
Please submit a detailed resume and a cover letter which addresses your
qualifications for the position. Resume MUST include a detailed
description of your employment history, duties, number, and classification
of staff supervised, and professional references to:
Vickie Woods, Human Resources Analyst 2, 5500 Snyder Ave, Carson City,
NV 89701, or email to vwoods@doc.nv.gov.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their application as soon as
possible, as this announcement may close at any time without notice
based on the number of applications received.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or
belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or
compensation and/or wages.
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Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied

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