Pediatric Neurosurgeon

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 neuroscience 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, with an initial starting bonus and 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