Moonlighter, Pediatriac Infectious Disease

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Shift differentials or premium pay

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota in Saint Paul is seeking an experienced pediatric physician to join our hospital-based team. You will meet, assess, and diagnose patients in a children’s hospital setting, delivering healthcare that meets state and national standards.

The role emphasizes prescribing appropriate medications, coordinating care, and promoting healthy outcomes for children from birth through young adulthood.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent from another country with a current Minnesota Medical License or ability to obtain one.
• Board certification (BE/BC) in Pediatrics per American Board of Pediatrics.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship per subspecialty requirements.
• Board certification in subspecialty if applicable and credentialing eligibility with hospitals & third parties.

Responsibilities

• Meet, assess and diagnose pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
• Provide healthcare services meeting state and national standards for caregiving.
• Prescribe medications, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments to promote recovery and health.

Skills

Clinical competency

Diagnostics

Medication knowledge

Medical guidelines

Oral & written communication

Patient confidentiality

Compassionate & approachable

Trustworthy

Education

MD/DO or equivalent from another country with Minnesota license eligibility

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.

Position Summary

The person in the physician role will be responsible for meeting, assessing and diagnosing patients in a children’s hospital setting and provide them with healthcare services that meet state and national standards for caregiving. Responsible for prescribing patients with appropriate medication, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues, prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life.

License/Certification/Registration required

• Board BE/BC in Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Completion of an ACGME Accredited Fellowship program, per subspecialty requirements.
• Board BE/BC in subspecialty, if applicable. Ability to be successfully credentialed by both Hospital and 3rd Party Payers.

Education required

• 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

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.