Founding Pediatrician | Help Launch Kaiser Permanente Nevada | Inclusive Culture + Innovative Care

Job Summary:

Be part of something new. As Kaiser Permanente expands into Nevada, we are building a practice grounded in our proven, integrated care model — and we’re seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatricians who want to help shape it from the start.

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This is a unique opportunity to join an established, nationally recognized organization while contributing to the growth of a new region. With strong clinical and administrative support, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing community, you’ll experience the stability of our model and the excitement of building something meaningful in Nevada.

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Kaiser Permanente is grounded in our mission to provide high-quality, affordable, value-based care and improve the health of the communities we serve. Our rapidly growing presence in the state offers Nevada providers the opportunity to practice with the support of experienced care teams, evidence-based medicine, and advanced technology — allowing you to focus on what matters most: your patients.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents

• Perform well-child visits, developmental screenings, and preventive care services

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic pediatric conditions

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate specialty and community-based care

• Educate patients and families on health, wellness, and disease prevention

• Utilize evidence-based guidelines to deliver high-quality, value-based care

• Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health programs

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Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Medicine

• Ability to obtain Unrestricted Federal DEA registration

• Ability to obtain Nevada State Medical License

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required

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Community: Reno & Sparks, Nevada

Northern Nevada offers an exceptional quality of life with access to Lake Tahoe, year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a growing arts and culinary scene. Enjoy the balance of meaningful work and an active lifestyle in a welcoming, expanding community.

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Why Join Kaiser Permanente Nevada:

• Opportunity to help launch and shape a new regional practice

• Integrated, value-based care model

• Strong clinical and administrative support

• Collaborative, inclusive culture

• Leadership and professional growth opportunities

• Stability of a nationally recognized healthcare organization

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Our Inclusive Workforce:

Kaiser Permanente is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce culture. Kaiser Nevada focuses on supporting physicians and professional staff in an inclusive environment, identifying community healthcare disparities, and providing education and tools to deliver culturally responsive care that mitigates these disparities.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

About Kaiser Permanente (Nevada, Colorado & Washington)

Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation’s leading integrated healthcare organizations, dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable care to the communities we serve. Across our regions in Nevada, Colorado, and Washington, Kaiser Permanente combines care and coverage to create a seamless patient experience focused on prevention, innovation, and whole-person health.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration between physicians, care teams, and health plan partners, Kaiser Permanente provides comprehensive medical services, advanced specialty care, and cutting-edge technology to improve outcomes and enhance member satisfaction. Our integrated model enables coordinated, evidence-based care that prioritizes patient safety, equity, and accessibility.

Serving diverse communities across the Western United States, our teams are united by a shared mission: to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and continuous innovation.