Neonatologist

Neonatologist Opportunity at Children's Minnesota

About Children's Minnesota: Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital.

Position Summary: The Department of Neonatology at Children's Minnesota is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible neonatologist to join their group of 24 neonatologists. Neonatologists at Children's Minnesota care for babies across the entire spectrum of neonatal care including those requiring ECMO and those with major surgical conditions. The department also works closely with the active fetal program at the Michael and Ann Ciresi Midwest Fetal Care Center that performs all fetal interventional offerings including treatment of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, EXIT procedures and fetal repair of MMC.

The successful candidate will have expertise to provide for babies across the spectrum of neonatal care rotating in the Level III and Level IV NICUs in St. Paul and Minneapolis and in partner neonatal programs at community sites. Neonatologists work in a multidisciplinary collaborative care model across all our sites. With nearly 200 neonatal beds in our neonatal units, we care for ~ 3,000 babies every year, with an active neonatal transport program that provides both air and ground transport to ~ 500 babies annually.

The department has a decades-long history of active participation in numerous clinical research trials, has an active department of quality and is a member of the Children's Hospital Neonatal Consortium. Children's Minnesota also serves as a training site for the neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship program at the University of Minnesota.

Opportunity Highlights:

• All levels II-IV of neonatal care
• Children's Minnesota neonatology program encompasses the largest high risk neonatal care program in the Upper Midwest with 194 neonatal beds
• 24/7 coverage by neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners in the primary sites, the Level III NICU and Level IV NICU in St Paul and Minneapolis
• Our fetal intervention and ECMO programs are also nationally recognized for exceptional clinical outcomes
• Schedule that provides a healthy work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, ST/LT disability, 403b match, malpractice insurance w/tail, and more.

License/Certification/Registration required? Yes:

• Board BE/BC in Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Completion of an ACGME Accredited Fellowship program, per sub specialty requirements.
• Board BE/BC in Sub Specialty, if applicable. Ability to be successfully credentialed by both Hospital and 3rd Party Payers.
• Required Education: Must have an M.D., D.O. or equivalent degree from another country with a current Minnesota Medical License or the ability to obtain one.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Clinical competency and expertise in caring for hospitalized children.
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications.
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Respect for patient's confidentiality.
• Compassionate and approachable.
• Responsible and trustworthy.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.