Job Description:
When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.”
Help build the future of pediatric neurosurgery in Nevada. As one of our foundational pediatric neurosurgeons, you'll have a unique opportunity to shape clinical programs, drive growth, and help develop Nevada's first freestanding children's hospital while providing highly specialized care to a rapidly growing pediatric population.
About this role:
As a Pediatric Neurosurgeon with Intermountain Health, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing quality care and excellent patient experience.
- You’ll join Intermountain Nevada Children’s Pediatric Neurosurgery team, initially as one of two full time pediatric neurosurgeons. You’ll collaborate with an established APP, supported by collegial staff and leadership.
- All of your clinic, surgical and call responsibilities will be conveniently located on one hospital campus.
- Sustainable call rotation, with additional compensation for supplemental coverage.
- You’ll be eligible for an adjunct faculty appointment with the University of Utah Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, consistently recognized as a top pediatric neurosurgical program.
- While not required, opportunity for leadership and research roles will exist over time.
Intermountain Health is investing in Nevada's future with a new 200-bed Children's Hospital that will become the region's destination for complex pediatric care. Pediatric Neurosurgery is a cornerstone specialty of this vision, creating significant opportunities for program growth, innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical leadership.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a growing pediatric neurosurgical program at a pivotal moment. The incoming surgeon will have a meaningful voice in strategic planning, program development, clinical pathways, recruitment, and the future growth of pediatric neurosurgical services throughout the region.
How we'll support you:
Compensation will include a guaranteed base salary of $869,232.00, with additional opportunity for productivity and call pay.
You'll also receive a starting bonus of $50K and up to $20K in relocation assistance.
We care about your well being which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development.
What you’ll bring:
- MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
- ACGME accredited residency training in Neurological Surgery, and fellowship training in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Active, unobstructed Nevada medical license, or the ability to obtain one
- Federal DEA Registration
- BLS certification
- Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process
- All general and sub-specialty interests welcomed.
- Visa candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
About us:
Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west.
Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain.
What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?
It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes.
Living in Southern Nevada
You’ll enjoy:
No state income tax
International airport with convenient access throughout the U.S.
Year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, golf, skiing, and national parks
Lower cost of living compared with many major West Coast markets
Rapidly growing pediatric population, creating significant opportunity for clinical impact
Location:
Nevada Children's HospitalWork City:
Las VegasWork State:
NevadaScheduled Weekly Hours:
40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$7.25 - $999.99We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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All positions subject to close without notice.
Skills Required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical or osteopathic school
- ACGME accredited residency training in Neurological Surgery
- Fellowship training in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Active, unobstructed Nevada medical license or ability to obtain one
- Federal DEA registration
- BLS certification
- Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health's credentialing process
- Visa candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Intermountain Healthcare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Intermountain Healthcare and has not been reviewed or approved by Intermountain Healthcare.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision coverage are comprehensive with multiple plan options, in‑network advantages, and supplemental protections like life, disability, and adoption coverage. Premium assistance and access to Intermountain’s network add perceived value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Feedback suggests wellness resources such as Be Well/LiVe Well and the Employee Assistance Program provide meaningful support for physical and mental health. Reward dollars, peer support, and spouse/partner participation are highlighted as useful features.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Feedback suggests paid time off is broadly available and viewed as generous in some programs. Examples note substantial vacation and sick time for certain roles, supporting schedule flexibility.
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What We Do
Intermountain Healthcare is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, surgery centers, doctors, and clinics that serves the medical needs of Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, and Kansas. Key medical services include cancer, heart, women and newborns, orthopedics, sports medicine, and more.
