Staff Physician - UMC Quick Care 24/7
About the role
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. This position is considered At-Will and will serve at the pleasure of the CEO. The role includes an employer‑paid pension plan (Nevada PERS) and a competitive salary & benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for performing professional physician services and for performing required administrative duties.
Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
- Some positions may require two (2) years of clinical practice experience.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
- Valid License by State of Nevada to practice medicine.
- State of Nevada Pharmacy Board License to Prescribe Medications and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Qualifications
Knowledge Of:
- Adult and pediatric care, equipment, supplies and practices;
- Federal, state, local and accreditation laws, regulations and standards;
- Related outside agencies, their services, roles and responsibilities to contact them to appropriate needed information for patient referrals;
- Principles and practices of medical care;
- Quality assurance and performance improvement principles