Pediatrics Opportunity in Western AZ!
Medical Center is seeking a BE/BC Pediatrician to join an existing practice. New grads and practicing physicians are welcome to apply. The ideal candidate must have NRP and PALS and evidence of competency in stabilizing sick neonates prior to transfer. Practice and Nursery Call is 1:2, with relief provided by current practicing physician. Office space is readily available within close proximity to the hospital.
Compensation Package MAY include:
- Commencement Bonus
- Marketing Expenses
- Medical Education Debt Repayment
EOE Community, Facility and Organization
Medical Center is a full service, acute care hospital located by the beautiful blue waters of the Colorado River in Western Arizona. It is a JCAHO accredited hospital offering inpatient, outpatient, home health and hospice services. It is licensed for 99 acute care beds, 32 ICU/CCU beds and 8 LDR beds for a total of 139 beds. Built in 1984, the hospital was originally designed to meet the needs of a small community. Over the years, as the area has grown, the Medical Center has grown right along with it. The dedicated staff now serves communities throughout the tri-state area of Arizona, Nevada and California.
Community Overview
The city is just a little over an hour from Las Vegas and a few hours away from Phoenix and Los Angeles. Year-round sunshine, spectacular beauty and breathtaking outdoor adventures are all part of the quality of life in the tri-state area. The Colorado River joins the two communities in Arizona and Nevada. The city is a growing area of approximately 41,000 residents with an influx of 15,000 to 20,000 snowbirds during the fall and winter months. Just across the river, Laughlin, Nevada, is home to approximately 10,000 residents and attracts over five million tourists per year. The county has a population of 187,200, offering all the benefits of a larger city without sacrificing the comfortable nature of a small city.
Recreation
Sport fishing for abundant stripers and large mouth bass, jet skiing, recreational boating, and swimming are part of life on the Colorado River and Lake Mohave. The area boasts magnificent mountains perfect for hiking, camping, photography, and rock climbing. First-class public and private golf courses, parks, and trails are available. Laughlin is a premier gambling and entertainment resort area featuring glitzy casinos, great restaurants, shopping malls, and exciting musical and theatrical entertainment.
Education
Four elementary schools, two junior high schools, and two high schools offer various honors level courses and continuously work to meet the needs of students at all levels. Community College provides academic courses for two-year degrees, GED classes, and serves the vocational/technical training needs of the County. In addition, CC, in partnership with Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, offers students a four-year degree option. Nearby, Laughlin is home to an elementary school and one junior high/high school. The Community College of Southern Nevada offers a variety of courses for area residents, and the University of Nevada Las Vegas, which is less than a two-hour drive away, offers courses to the County residents with no out-of-state tuition fees.
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