State of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 1746817222 Early Intervention Services 1161 South Valley View • Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 775-486-7670 • Fax 702-486-7686 • adsd.nv.gov Steve Sisolak Governor Richard Whitley, MS Director DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES DIVISION Helping people. It's who we are and what we do. ena Schmidt Administrator D Senior Physician - Pediatrician (Part-Time) Hourly Rate $84.74 Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS) is accepting resumes for a Senior Physician - Pediatrician position in Las Vegas, Nevada. The division is seeking to fill this unclassified, part-time position (20.24 hours per week). ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and promotes a positive work environment. The mission of the ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. The responsibility of ADSD is to ensure the provision of effective support and services to meet the needs of individuals and families. Early Intervention Services - We provide services to children ages 0-3 years with developmental delays and disabilities who are eligible for Part C services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In addition, we support children and families with diagnostics including autism. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Direct Services - The Pediatrician will complete physical evaluations of children, recommend appropriate additional services, and discuss with the family the child's developmental functioning, nutrition consultations, assessment results, recommendations, and outcomes. Autism Diagnostics - The Pediatrician may complete diagnostic appointments when a child falls on the spectrum. We have a comprehensive team that will complete a battery of assessments, audio evaluation, and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). The pediatrician and team members discuss and explain to the family a synopsis of all the assessments. The pediatrician will formalize the diagnosis during the process. We have a qualified staff member that attends each appointment with the family to ensure there is continuity and support during this time. Teaching - Pediatric residents from the University Nevada Reno and University Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine rotate through NEIS for their developmental and behavioral rotation. It is expected that this position supports this collaboration with the university and residents to strengthen the knowledge base of future first line practitioners. Trainings from the Pediatrician will be offered to staff and/or parents 1-2 times per year on relevant topics. Community Outreach - The Pediatrician will provide community outreach to local pediatrician offices, medical groups, and hospitals to support collaboration and continuity of care. In addition, this may also encompass sitting on a statewide commission or coalition to support stakeholder needs and state initiatives. Future Opportunities - As the State of Nevada continues to redefine efficiencies and effective public health services, there are opportunities for visionary leadership to help pave the pathways. Opportunities may include developing a single point of entry process for children with special health care needs that are eligible for one or multiple state programs. Another may be assisting in redefining roles and relationships to better serve children and families through a merging of separate Early Intervention Services 1161 South Valley View • Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 775-486-7670 • Fax 702-486-7686 • adsd.nv.gov agencies. This could help reduce duplication of services or navigation frustrations of families of multiple agencies providing services. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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 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. Position Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is a metropolitan city in Nevada that is the home to the Golden Knights Hockey team and Raiders NFL football team. It is a desert oasis with lots of entertainment, cultural and outdoor activities. See more at: Las Vegas, Nevada | Las Vegas Hotels | Travel Nevada SALARY AND Benefits: Compensation rate is $83.90 hourly. Salary Range reflects retirement (PERS) contributions by both the employee and employer. An employer paid contribution plan is available with a reduced gross salary. Excellent benefits package of medical, dental and vision care, as well as life and disability insurance; paid holidays; generous leave benefits; contribution to the secure defined-benefit retirement plan (NV PERS) and no state, county, city, or social security tax. Other employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans are available. State employees do not contribute to Social Security. Long-term employees enjoy additional benefits. For additional information, please visit the Nevada Division of Human Resource Management at http://hr.nv.gov/, the Nevada Public Employees Benefits at http://pebp.state.nv.us/, and the Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada at http://nvpers.org/. For further information or to apply, please submit your curriculum vitae with a letter of interest and three (3) professional refences and tell us how you heard about this position to: Connie Burgwardt-Odgers Human Resources Analyst II Aging and Disability Services Division Human Resources Unit 3416 Goni Rd., Suite D-132 Carson City, NV 89706 T: (775) 687-0506 Cburgwardt-odgers@adsd.nv.gov Resumes will be accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied. ADSD is an equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression. Aging and Disability Services Division is dedicated to assist all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible! Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied