PHYSICIAN

Position Description 

The Physician is responsible for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries in a Family Practice model setting; provides comprehensive, outpatient medical services for individuals and families on a continuing basis.  Responsible for Medical Assistant (MA) clinical supervision and continuing verification of the MA’s clinical skills competency.  Additionally, at certain sites, the physician is responsible for dispensing pharmaceuticals from the clinic dispensary; may serve as lab director for CLIA waived tests performed in the clinic. 

Desired Education or Certifications Criteria 

Graduate of an accredited medical school and Board Certified in a specific medical specialty or have completed residency and be Board Eligible. Must be licensed in the State of Nevada.

NVHC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Nevada Health Centers will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement;  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.