Senior Physician

Department of Corrections

(Unclassified Position)

Recruiting for:  Future full-time and part-time vacancies located at the Department of Corrections, Administrative Division, Medical Section in the following areas; Carson City, Ely, Indian Springs, North Las Vegas and Lovelock, Nevada. Ely is a maximum security prison.

Position:  Under administrative direction, performs professional medical duties involving general examination, diagnosis, care and treatment; supervises the medical services; and performs related work as required. Prescribes medications by using standard pharmacological procedures in order to facilitate treatment and care of individual clients. Works with Nursing Director to supervise nursing staff engaged in the care of clients. Must be or become knowledgeable of Nevada Revised Statutes applicable to the practice of medicine in Nevada State facilities and programs.

Requirements:  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.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this class have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this class must first submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. 2) requires fingerprinting and a background investigation through the FBI and NCIC. 3) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of Nevada is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Salary and Benefits:

Annual salary up to $146, 704 (Employee/Employer Paid Retirement). Employee benefits include paid annual leave, paid sick leave, health insurance, and the state retirement plan. Other optional benefits are available, including a deferred compensation program.

To Apply:  Submit a State application to Sherrilyn Vondrak, Personnel Analyst, Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 7011 Carson City, NV 89702. 775-887-3324, e-mail: svondrak@doc.nv.gov

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL:  Recruitment Needs Are Satisfied

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.