Chief Resident Instructor, Pediatrics, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Chief Resident Instructor, Pediatrics, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

ROLE of the POSITION

The Chief Resident position is a prestigious, post-residency role that recognizes excellence in leadership, teaching, and clinical performance. The program appoints one PGY-4 Chief Resident annually who has successfully completed pediatric residency training.

In alignment with ACGME requirements and departmental funding, this position is structured as 0.5 FTE Clinical and 0.5 FTE Administrative.

Clinical Responsibilities (0.5 FTE ≈ 20 hrs/week, ~140 patients/month)

* Pediatric Lied Clinic (1524 Pinto Ln, 3rd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89106)

* CCSD Family Support Center (1720 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89104)

* Maintain continuity panel (~150-175 patients/month)

* Provide direct patient care and serve as attending/preceptor for residents and students

Administrative & Educational Responsibilities (0.5 FTE ≈ 20 hrs/week)

* Assist with orientation, advising, and mentorship of residents and medical students

* Coordinate resident schedules, didactics, SIM center teaching, and board review sessions

* Support recruitment, evaluation, and well-being initiatives

* Participate in program leadership, CCC, PEC, and faculty meetings

* Serve as liaison between residents, faculty, and program leadership

* Contribute to scholarly activity, QI initiatives, and educational innovation

Meetings (as scheduled)

* Resident Review Committee - Every other month

* House Staff Meeting - Monthly

* Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) - Biannually

* Clinic Improvement Committee (CIC) - Monthly

* Pediatric Faculty Meeting - Monthly

* UMC Pediatric Meeting - Monthly

* Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) - Quarterly

* Residency Leadership Meeting - Biweekly

* Sunrise Pediatric Meeting - Monthly

Profile of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been Transforming Healthcare in Southern Nevada since 2017. Our mission is to serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada.

Our faculty, students, residents, and fellows have had their research published in top-tier peer-reviewed journals. With a group practice, UNLV Health provides care to more than 10,000 patients per month in its 17 primary care and specialty care clinics, and its partner hospitals.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Successful graduation from an accredited pediatrics residency

* Completion of credentialing and readiness to see patients by July 1

* Passing USMLE Steps 1-3 within 7 years of Step 1 (≤ 9 total attempts)

* Nevada state medical license and board eligibility in Pediatrics

* Physical presence on-site for administrative and teaching duties (remote work only with prior approval)

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 competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

* Competitive total rewards package including:

* Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

* Excellent health insurance including medical, dental…