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Geriatrician (Medicaid Partnership) - Assistant/Associate Professor, Internal Medicine

Position Number: 6357745
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Geriatrician (Medicaid Partnership) - Assistant/Associate Professor, Internal Medicine

R0145846
Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics. This position has a unique focus on working with Medicaid as a policy consultant to expand care and improve health outcomes in Nevada. This position also includes a clinical service component, a teaching component, and the opportunity to advance programmatic initiatives as described below.

This position will have the opportunity to contribute to UNR Med's academic mission by developing and supporting education programs for healthcare professionals to build capacity among primary care providers and other aging-care specialists. The UNR Med Sanford Center Nevada Geriatrics Education Center (NGEC) is an established program that this position would further develop, particularly for professionals serving Medicaid patients in safety-net, critical access and rural hospitals.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate mission, vision and values alignment with UNR Med, Medicaid, and Renown Health, highlighting innovation, creativity, and commitment to improving health equity and access. Demonstrated ability to communicate across a spectrum of health literacy levels to a variety of audiences, build relationships with institutions such as Federally Qualified Health Centers and managed care centers, work collaboratively in a team as well as with external stakeholders, and proactively build and improve programs or projects to expand access to clinical care and education will be pivotal to success in the role. Additionally, candidates with first-hand experience working with Medicaid that informs care, outreach, and community involvement are considered well qualified.

Duties and Responsibilities

Medicaid

Serve as a clinical expert and advisor to state Medicaid officials in support of improving the health of the aging population in Nevada;
Attend and actively participate in regular meetings with state Medicaid officials as a subject matter expert and clinical program advisor on the unique needs of the aging population in Nevada;
Recommend suggested program changes and strategies to state Medicaid officials that can be used to attract and retain a qualified health care workforce for meeting the needs of seniors in Nevada, including the needs of seniors living in rural and remote areas of the state;
Serve on any state advisory boards, committees, and workgroups, when needed, as a representative of the university in support of the state's efforts to improve the health of the aging population in Nevada;
Conduct academic research and literature reviews and draft summaries of research findings for state Medicaid officials in support of improving the quality of care and ensuring safe community living for Medicaid seniors;
Provide clinical-based reviews and policy recommendations for the state's efforts to align and coordinate benefits and care delivery systems in both Medicare and Medicaid coverage programs for dually eligible beneficiaries;
Review proposed and current Medicaid benefit coverage, payment and utilization management policies and make clinical-based recommendations that will improve the health of seniors covered by Medicaid, including draft policies for the state's home and community-based waiver programs for the frail elderly recipients;
Provide expert guidance to state Medicaid officials on the appropriate standards of care and clinical needs for seniors in the development of new programs and policies in Medicaid;
Develop and host trainings for other health care providers and stakeholders on best practices for delivering care for seniors in Nevada and support Medicaid's efforts to educate the public on the differences between Medicaid and Medicare with respect to coverage of services for seniors; and
Serve as a clinical expert advisor to state Medicaid officials in the review of certain appeals by recipients or providers in response to state denials for payment or coverage, where the core issue in the appeal presents complex clinical questions and requires the medical knowledge of a geriatric physician or background in gerontology.

Geriatrics Education and Training

Geriatrics education programs for current healthcare professionals to build workforce capacity among primary care providers and other aging-care specialists, through the UNR Med Sanford Center Nevada Geriatrics Education Center (NGEC), particularly for professionals serving Medicaid patients in safety-net, critical access and rural hospitals.
Geriatrics training and education for current medical students, residents and other health professions students at UNR Med and other health professions schools, including potential Interprofessional Education (IPE) opportunities

Outpatient Geriatric Care

Deliver patient care as a primary care geriatrician to increase access for Medicaid patients.

Required Qualifications

MD, DO or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing service to the dual-eligible population (patients enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare
Experience providing care via group home visits, in-home visits, remote and/or telehealth monitoring, or other forms of innovative care delivery
Programmatic support for Graduate Medical Education

Compensation Grade

Academic appointment commensurate with experience

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, thirty (30) days of sick leave provided upon start date and two (2) days of sick leave accrued per full month after the first year of service, two (2) days of annual leave accrued each full month, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

For more information about the School of Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu/

For more information about the Department of Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu/faculty-and-staff/unr-med-departments/medicine

For more information about the Sanford Center for Aging, please visit https://med.unr.edu/sanford-center

Search Contact

Luis Nardi

Search Coordinator

lnardi@med.unr.edu

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

1) Resume/CV

2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)

3) Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)

4) One-page inclusivity statement: Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. Please also highlight contributions you have made toward this goal in your previous role(s).

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state's rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.