Academic Pediatric Physician- Beautiful Reno/Lake Tahoe

Academic Pediatric Physician Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Department of Pediatrics University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine & Renown Health The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) and Renown Health invite applications for a Board'Eligible/Board'Certified Pediatrician. About the Department of Pediatrics The Department of Pediatrics focuses on developing new care strategies to improve the health of children in Northern Nevada. The pediatrics leadership team educates compassionate, highly skilled physician leaders through undergraduate and graduate medical education programs. Faculty across disciplines partner with health care providers to conduct research that translates into new products, programs and treatments that improve children's health and pediatric care. The research mission of the department is to conduct high-quality research to discover causes and treatments for conditions that impact the lives of children. About Renown Children's Hospital As our primary teaching hospital, Renown Regional Medical Center will be the primary facility for residents to gain clinical knowledge and experience. Renown Children's Hospital is the only children's hospital in Northern Nevada, offering 123 inpatient beds and serving over 20,500 children and their families each year. Renown Children's Hospital is a designated children's hospital recognized by the Children's Hospital Association and offers a vast array of pediatric sub-specialties; we maintain a 48-bed Pediatric Unit, 16-bed PICU, a 59-bed NICU. Meanwhile, Renown Regional Medical Center is the only designated, Level II, trauma center between Sacramento and Salt Lake City. Position Highlights Full'time academic appointment with a robust clinical practice in Pediatrics Protected time for scholarly activity, including education, QI, or clinical research Monday-Friday schedule with light call requirements Flexible, sustainable work-life balance Active participation in teaching medical students, residents, fellows, and PA students Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, simulation education, or research initiatives Collaborative environment within an integrated academic health system Compensation & Benefits Competitive faculty compensation model commensurate with experience and rank Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match Seven weeks of annual leave (including CME) CME and Board Exam reimbursement Employer'paid malpractice with tail coverage Start'to'work bonus/relocation assistance No state income tax Employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Comprehensive UNR faculty benefits package Qualifications Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics Eligibility for Nevada medical licensure, DEA registration, and required life support certifications Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, teaching, and scholarly activity Living in Reno/Lake Tahoe Reno/Tahoe is one of the West's most desirable regions, offering 300+ days of sunshine, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and exceptional outdoor recreation. With Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada just minutes away, residents enjoy world'class skiing, hiking, biking, and water sports year'round. Reno is a welcoming, family'friendly community with excellent schools, a growing technology sector, and a cost of living that compares favorably with other Western cities. Contact Hollie Balaban Provider Recruiter

Created: 2026-03-04