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Maternal Health Physician (Medicaid Partnership) Assistant/Associate Professor, Family & Community Medicine

Position Number: 6022502
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Medicine - Physicians

Maternal Health Physician (Medicaid Partnership) Assistant/Associate Professor, Family & Community Medicine

R0145936
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 Family Medicine - Maternal health. 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 role will have various opportunities to support the growth of UNR Med and clinical care; goals include engaging in interprofessional collaboration to develop birthing assistance and/or doula support mechanisms, development of a Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship, engagement with underserved patient populations at various clinical sites such as Community Health Alliance, Planned Parenthood, or Tribal Health.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate mission, vision and values alignment with UNR Med, Medicaid, and Renown Health. We value 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, individuals with first-hand experience working with Medicaid that informs care, outreach, and community involvement is highly desired.

Duties and Responsibilities

Medicaid

Serve as a clinical expert and advisor on maternal health to state Medicaid officials in support of improving outcomes for women during pregnancy in Nevada;
Attend and actively participate in regular meetings with state Medicaid officials and stakeholders as a subject matter expert and clinical program advisor on the unique needs of women and the needs of their families and caregivers;
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 women, statewide;
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 outcomes for women's maternal health in Nevada with unmet health needs;
Conduct academic research and literature reviews and draft summaries of research findings in support of improving the quality of care for women with maternal health needs;
Provide clinical-based reviews and policy recommendations for the state's efforts to increase access to community-based treatment, therapies and related services for women with maternal health needs with the goal of reducing poor health outcomes.
Review proposed and current Medicaid benefit coverage, payment and utilization management policies and make clinical-based recommendations that will improve outcomes for women with maternal health needs;
Provide expert guidance to state Medicaid officials on the appropriate standards of care and clinical needs for women with maternal health needs in the development of new programs and policies at Medicaid;
Develop and host trainings for other health care providers and stakeholders on best practices for providing care to women with maternal health needs in Nevada and support Medicaid's efforts to engage providers in appropriate care; 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 physician.
Coordinate with key staff at state-contracted managed care plans, like the women's maternal health medical officers, as requested by the state, for women's maternal health priority projects.

Maternal Health Education and Training

Family Medicine - OB/GYN 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 to develop opportunities to expand the rural workforce serving Medicaid patients

Outpatient Family Medicine - OB/GYN Care

Deliver patient care as a Family Medicine - OB/GYN to increase access for Medicaid patients.

Required Qualifications

MD, DO or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Programmatic support in Graduate Medical Education
Experience providing care for patients with high-risk pregnancies including those with substance abuse challenges
Experience implementing a continuum-focused care model (prenatal, natal, and postnatal care)
OB Fellowship desirable

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 Family & Community Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu/faculty-and-staff/unr-med-departments/family-community-medicine

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 to 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.

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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.

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