ED Staff Physician

Children's Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to join our Level I pediatric ED in Minneapolis. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based care for acutely ill and injured children and supervise residents and PEM fellows.

Candidates must have an MD/DO and be eligible for Minnesota medical licensure; completion of an ACGME PEM fellowship is required. We offer a collaborative team, strong research, and a focus on family-centered care.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree with Minnesota license or eligibility.
• Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatrics.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited PEM fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidenced-based pediatric emergency care in a free-standing children's hospital ED.
• Resident and PEM Fellow supervision.
• Prescribe medications and develop care plans for pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Examination & diagnostics

Communication skills

Ethics & confidentiality

Education

MD/DO degree

Board BE/BC in Pediatrics

PEM fellowship (ACGME) completed

Job description

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. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

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. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview
The Children's Emergency departments, located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, are staffed 24 hours-a-day by board-eligible or board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and by nurses with specialized education in pediatric emergency medicine. Each facility is designed to support short-stay needs, coordinate pediatric and neonatal care transport, assault and abuse services, access to pediatric specialists, and emergency telephone consultation and referral. In addition, Child Life staff, trained in child development, help children prepare for procedures and deal with anxiety.

Our Emergency Medicine Services program provides care to an 11-county region and is a tertiary and quaternary referral center for the Upper Midwest. Our group currently consists of 45 BC/BE PEM physicians, 13 pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and 9 PEM Fellows. We pride ourselves on strong clinical care, child advocacy and research. Additionally, our department is a primary regional teaching site for 12 residency programs in pediatrics, med/peds, emergency medicine and family medicine. Our robust PEM Fellowship program has graduated 67 PEM physicians over the past 35 years.

Program Highlights

• Level 1 ACS Pediatric Trauma Center
• Full medical and surgical sub-specialty support across the system
• Double and triple PEM physician coverage 24/7
• Ample opportunities to be involved in Resident and Fellowship Education
• Strong research infrastructure and support
• Our physicians enjoy a quality of life that provides for a balance between work and personal life.
  

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidenced-based care to pediatric and adolescent age patients presenting with the full spectrum of acute medical and traumatic concerns in a free-standing children's hospital emergency department.
• Resident and PEM Fellow supervision
• Responsible for prescribing patients with appropriate medication, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery, prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life.
• License/Certification/Registration required? Yes
• Board BE/BC in Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Completion of an ACGME Accredited PEM Fellowship program
• Board BE/BC in Sub Specialty, if applicable.
• Ability to be successfully credentialed by both Hospital and 3rd Party Payers.
• 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. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. 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.