Pediatric Neurohospitalist

Pediatric Neurohospitalist Opportunity

Gillette Children's is seeking a Pediatric Neurohospitalist in St. Paul, MN. Each physician employed by Gillette Children's is expected to carry out our mission and vision by centering the focus of care on the patient and family.

Practice Details:

• FTE: Open to full or part time
• Gillette Children's is a 60 bed hospital, including 12 EEG/VEEG wired beds
• Part of a Level I Trauma Center
• Hospital Units: Neurosciences, Pediatric Rehabilitation and PICU
• Other Specialties: Neurosurgery, Intensivists, Pediatric Hospitalists, etc.

Purpose of Position:

Each neurologist provides direct patient care through a combination of services, based on patient needs and the training and skills of the neurologist.

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Attending on the inpatient neurology service
• 24/7 call with responsibility for answering calls from Gillette providers and outside facilities regarding established Gillette neurology patients and new neurology consults. This includes appropriately timely consultations and patient care.
• Coordinate care with hospitalist service and critical care service for those patients with significant neurological issues. Daily communication on these patients is deemed essential, and part of our team-based approach.
• Provide neurology consultation to patients admitted at Gillette.
• Assist in arranging admission of patients if needed.
• Evaluate and manage any established Gillette patients requiring emergency outpatient care, or arrange for a colleague to do so.
• Collaborate with neurology advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Collaborate and communicate with other services regarding patient care.
• Cover calls for patients of colleagues who are away.
• Interpret VEEGs and EEGs of hospitalized consult patients as privileges apply
• Admit patients for ketogenic diet initiation.
• Appropriately document all of the above services rendered.
• Supervise any trainees/residents assigned to the rotation.
2. Attending on the VEEG service
• Provide direct admission services and inpatient care for patients scheduled for VEEG.
• Collaborate with the neurology APPs in providing care for these patients.
• Provide patient care for those hospitalized on this service.
• Interpret all VEEGs of scheduled inpatients on a daily basis.
• Interpret outpatient EEG studies; the expectation is these will be interpreted and documented within 24-48 hours.
• Document this work, and generate reports of EEG and VEEG interpretation.
3. Other patient care duties:
• Management of Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) devices.
• Optional- Provide Lumbar Puncture (LP) services.

Education (of self and others in the organization)

1. Engage in ongoing training
• Complete required training annually.
• Participate in continuing education and learning opportunities as appropriate
2. Contribute to education programs
• Participate in graduate and post-graduate education programs
1. Assist in instructing pediatric residents on their neurology elective from the University of Minnesota.
2. Train and supervise child neurology residents from the University of Minnesota.
3. When applicable, participate in the training of University of Minnesota Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellows on rotation.
4. Other lectures, conferences, mentoring and evaluations.
• Participate in the education of Gillette personnel by participating in functions (e.g., Grand Rounds) when possible.

Inquiry (research and outcomes assessment)

1. Support research and outcome assessment
• Participate in research opportunities as interests and time constraints allow.
• Support data collection needs related to research and outcomes assessment.
• Support the translation of research and outcome measurement into practice.
2. Share research and outcomes assessment findings through publications, conference presentations, etc.

Compensation and Benefits Information:

Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience and internal equity. Salary is just one component of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package, including a retirement saving match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for.5 FTE and above. Sign-on and relocation bonus available for those who qualify.

Qualifications:

Required

• Meets the qualifications to practice medicine in the State of Minnesota, including DEA license.
• Current certification in CPR (BLS for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association) or must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Board certified/eligible in pediatric neurology. Board-eligible hires will be expected to become board-certified within two years of hire. This timeline can extend pending specific circumstances reviewed by the Chief of Neurology and the Chief Medical Officer.

Preferred

• Epilepsy/neurophysiology fellowship

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Clinical proficiency in area of pediatric neurology specialty.
• Demonstrated expertise in the management of patients with complex chronic conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, and external contacts.

At Gillette Children's, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture. We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story. Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.