Pahrump is one of the fastest growing ex-urban areas of Las Vegas, and is located just a short one-hour’s drive away from Vegas.  Imagine being so close to one of the world’s most exciting destinations!  Pahrump is home to four golf courses and hometown casinos with inexpensive buffets, plus boating at Lake Mead, hiking, and skiing at Mt. Charleston.

Pahrump showcases a favorable desert climate.  Summers see temperatures reach into the 100s, gentle breezes and low humidity make the temperature seem lower.  Due to elevation, summer nights cool down to the 70s and 80s.  Winter days see clear and sunny skies with temperatures warming to the 50s and 60s, and nights usually cold with temperatures occasionally below freezing.   Pahrump is the nation’s driest region, enjoying the lowest relative humidity in the country, and with 216 sunny days per year is second only to Yuma, Arizona.

The current population of Pahrump is slightly more than 40,000 and is expected to continue to grow at a strong rate over the next ten years.  Developments, which have been approved, are expected to add in excess of 20,000 new homes to the Pahrump Valley area during this time period.  These developments similar to Las Vegas’ Mountain’s Edge are expected to spur the growth of this friendly, mid-sized community. 

The current medical community consists of a vibrant group of six primary care physicians, four internal medicine physicians, and one OB/GYN physician.  Two general surgeons visit the facility weekly and perform general surgical services.  Other specialists are being attracted and added frequently.  A new and modern, full-service hospital, Desert View Regional Medical Center (DVRMC) is waiting for you to join its medical staff.  The hospital is a 25-bed facility offering a broad range of primary care, including emergency, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and physical therapy services.  The hospital boasts a 16-slice CT scanner with a radiologist on-site 5 days/week.

Opportunity exists for Pediatricians at Desert View Regional Medical Center (DVRMC) in Pahrump, Nevada.  A family practice clinic is being established on the hospital campus, and  DVRMC is seeking one or two Pediatricians to provide care in connection with this clinic.  One year salary guarantee is offered.  An outstanding benefits package including 401K is included.

DVRMC is an independent for-profit hospital, managed by Rural Health Management Group, and serves the residents of Pahrump, Nevada.  DVRMC is among the newest and most progressive health care facilities in rural Nevada.

DVRMC is a 24 bed, full service hospital offering a broad range of primary care, including emergency, sugical services, labor and delivery, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and physical therapy services.