Item 9.E-July 17, 2009
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
To expedite and facilitate the PDQ review process, please send the PDQ and Org Chart electronically to
marshag@unr.edu for discussion and for initial review before routing PDQ for approval signatures.
Questions - call UNR Faculty HR at 682-6114
INSTRUCTIONS: See http://www.unr.edu/vpaf/hr/compensation/placement.html for complete instructions.
Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): John Anooshian (16969);
Saide Altinsan (17128), Gorgi Trivedi (17154); Vacant (17220)
Current Title: ) Physician, MACFS-LV and Reno
Position #(s): 16969; 17128;
17154; 17220
Current Range: 6
(JCC:77157-LV+77492-Reno;3H;CM7605;CC306;E)
Department: Family and Community Medicine (FCM
College/Division: University of Nevada
Reno and Las Vegas, Mojave Adult, Child, and Family
School of Medicine
Services ( MACFS)
Account #(s): 1201-119-2106
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature Coni Kalinowski
Physician/Medical Director, MACFS
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Ole Thienhaus, Dean, UNSOM / Daniel Spogen / Elissa Palmer
Director/Chair/Dean
Chair, FCM-Reno / Chair, FCM-LV
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Date
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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John McDonald, VP, Health Sciences / Jannet Vreeland
Date
Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature
Vice Provost & Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
EEO Code:
CUPA Code:
Job Class Code:
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code:
Range:
Effective Date:
Approved Title:
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Physician, Mojave Adult, Child, and Family Services (Reno & Las Vegas) Pg 2
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Physician, Mojave Adult, Child and Family Services, performs the duties of a clinical physician at
the Mojave Adult, Child and Family Services (MACFS) in Reno or Las Vegas which is under the
Family and Community Medicine (FCM) at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine (UNSOM).
Responsibilities of the position include evaluation and treatment of patients at MACFS outpatient
clinics, teaching duties as assigned, and collaboration with the Medical Director in utilization
review/quality assurance.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
85% - Evaluation and Treatment of Patients
 Perform the duties typically associated with a physician in an outpatient setting to include:
o Patient examination and evaluation
o Diagnosing and treatment of psychiatric illnesses
o Ordering and interpreting tests
o Documentation of clinical activities
o Other related duties
10% - Nursing and Medical Students and Residents Training and Supervision
 Supervise nurses in the delivery of patient care in collaboration with Director of Nursing
 Train Medical Residents and Students on an individual and/or small group basis as assigned
5% - Utilization Review and Quality Assurance
 Collaborate with the Medical Director, MACFS, in utilization review and quality assurance
activities to include peer review and billing/coding audits
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
As clinicians, accurate and complete performance of the job duties associated with this position is
crucial to patient health. Failure to perform as expected could result in substandard patient care. The
Physician must take initiative and use own judgment in conducting his/her responsibilities. The
incumbent has considerable latitude for independent action, establishes procedures and priorities,
and is evaluated on short- and long-term clinical outcomes and adherence to accepted standards of
clinical care. .
The individual is expected to provide leadership in the performance of the responsibilities of the
position in order to insure the success and credibility of the clinic’s work and the reputations of
MACFS, UNSOM, and the Nevada system of Higher Education (NSHE).
Position Description – Physician, Mojave Adult, Child, and Family Services (Reno & Las Vegas) Pg 3
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Medical education obtained by completing an LCME accredited medical school and an
ACGME accredited residency in family medicine, psychiatry or similar discipline, or a program
with a similar level and intensity of training
 General medical care across the lifespan with expertise in the treatment of psychiatric
disorders.
 State and federal laws, with particular emphasis on physician-patient relationships and
regulations related to the practice of medicine
 Student development theory and methodology and factors contributing to excellence in
teaching.
Skills:
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Leadership
Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication
Strong interpersonal and human relations skills
Human resources management, supervisory, and training skills
Time and task management skills
Ability to:
 Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
 Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
 Research issues/situations, develop and provide solutions, exercise sound judgment to make
appropriate decisions, and implement solutions reflective of the university’s mission and
commitment to diversity
 Be sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity issues
 Supervise and assist staff with coordination of work efforts
 Manage and develop staff to maintain required level to achieve clinic and university goals
 Work independently and as a collaborative team leader
 Manage resources effectively and efficiently
 Establish rapport, and work and interact effectively with diverse populations
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Patients
Other Physicians MACFS
Nurses
Residents and medical Students
External
Other Physicians (outside
clinicians)
Reason for Contact
To provide quality health care services
To coordinate patient care
To supervise nurses in the delivery of patient care in collaboration
with Director of Nursing
To train residents and medical students on an individual and small
group basis
Reason for Contact
To coordinate patient care
Position Description – Physician, Mojave Adult, Child, and Family Services (Reno & Las Vegas) Pg 4
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
MD/DO or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution and completion of
residency in psychiatry and child psychiatry fellowship.
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
MD/DO and three years of experience as a physician with at least one year in a mental
health center or comparable health care delivery environment
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Nevada Medical License
Must remain eligible for NSHE’s group malpractice coverage