Fallon - A growing rural community an hour east of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
Seeking a Emergency Medicine physicians for Banner Churchill Community Hospital
Some Facts about the Facility
40-bed acute care hospital
Ambulance service that covers more than 5,900 square miles
All specialties are represented with the exception of neurosurgery and pulmonology
The Requirements
Board-certified or board-eligible physicians
Must have ACLS, ATLS, PALS, NALS certifications
The Offer
Competitive salary package
Practice expenses
Fully-paid malpractice
Full-slate of benefits
401K with 4% match after one year
Moving assistance
The Hospital ... Banner Churchill Community Hospital, a 40-bed acute care facility, offers the most comprehensive array of medical services in rural northern Nevada with four ICU rooms; Level I Nursery; extensive imaging capabilities. The hopital offers Orthopedic Surgery, OBGYN, Family Practice, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, as well as, visiting specialists in Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, Otolaryngology and Podiatry. The hospital employs just over 400 professionals and support staff.
Churchill Commuity Hospital provides comprehensive and emergency care, including an ambulance service that covers more than 5,900 square miles, making it one of only two hospital-operated paramedic/EMT/EMS providers in northern Nevada.
The Location - All of this and no State Income Tax ...
Fallon with a 2006 population of 8,299 is the county seat of Churchill County located in the Lahontan Valley (See the Map). With a population of 27,000, Churchill County encompasses approximately 4,900 sq. miles of fertile agricultural lands, desert, mountains and valleys. Churchill County is the home of a number of lakes, expansive wetlands and wildlife refuge areas, as well as, the U. S. Naval Air Station Fallon where the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center and TOPGUN host Naval and joint combat training.
Growth and prosperity in northern Nevada are bringing change to Churchill County. Expanding neighborhoods, businesses, health care facilities and educational institutions are bringing opportunity, and challenging the community to develop a master plan to preserve our rural, western heritage while promoting balanced, beneficial growth.
Fallon is a growing community (growth rate: 3-5% annually)with a moderate year-round climate. The region offers recreational, cultural and professional amenities, including:
• Hiking, biking and camping in the Sierra Nevada's • Abundant hunting and fishing • Air shows at local naval base • Abundance of parks and golf courses • Art gallery and performing arts group • Community college • Developed retail sector • Moderate cost of living
The Lahontan State Recreation Area, 18 miles west of Fallon, includes Lahontan Reservoir, with 69 miles of shoreline. Fishing, swimming, boating and water-skiing are popular here. Camping is allowed at undesignated areas and there are facilities for picnicking and day use. Other recreational attractions in the immediate area are Walker Lake, Fort Churchill, Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park and Rye Patch State Recreation Area.
One hour drive southwest is Nevada's State Capital, Carson City. With a population of 57,000 the city offers the amenities and services you would expect to find in a State Capital and in a city of its size. However, it still maintains its old west character having been founded in the boom days of mining.
One hour drive west is Reno, Nevada, known as "The Biggest Little City in the World". It has a population of 214,000 and is famous for its casinos. The city is also a part of the Lake Tahoe recreational area, known for its out-door attractins including several ski resorts - Alpine Meadows, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Mt Rose-Ski Tahoe, Northstar at Tahoe, Sierra at Tahoe and Squaw Valley, as well as Lake Tahoe's famous Rim Trail. In addition, there are 17 renowned golf courses in the Reno, Lake Tahoe, Carson and Graeagle regions.
Fallon, Carson City, Lake Tahoe Outdoors
For information about this Fallon, NV position, please contact Karen Height, Recruitment Coordinator Ph: 866.585.5418; Email your inquiries or CV to doctors@bannerhealth.com