Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Father Flanagan's Boys' Home; Boys Town (NE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free visits with Boys Town providers

No-cost mental health visits

401K match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Father Flanagan's Boys' Home seeks an experienced pediatric gastroenterologist to deliver direct specialty care to hospital patients within a multi-disciplinary team. You will participate in evaluation, remediation, and research projects, while contributing to undergraduate and graduate medical education and program development.

The role involves collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals to advance care for children with digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders.

Qualifications

• MD required from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in pediatrics and GI/nutrition required.
• Nebraska medical licensure or ability to obtain it.
• Eligibility for Crieghton University faculty appointment and clinical privileges.
• Three years pediatric residency with GI, hepatology, nutrition training and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct specialty pediatric gastroenterology care to hospital patients.
• Serve on multi-disciplinary teams for patient evaluation and remediation.
• Design and conduct clinical or basic research projects in specialty area.
• Collaborate with hospital staff on research and education programs.
• Contribute to educational programs in medicine, nursing, and allied fields.
• Develop objectives and staffing for the medical program as required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Scientific research

Medical communication

Record keeping

Problem solving

Education

MD from accredited medical school

Pediatrics board certification

Gastroenterology subspecialty board

Nebraska medical licensure

Creighton University faculty appointment eligibility

Pediatric GI residency training

Job description

Provides special medical and surgical care to Boys Town National Research Hospital patients and referral patients. Provides direct medical and surgical care and participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary clinic teams.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Provides direct specialty pediatric gastroenterology care to Hospital patients.
• Serves as a medical member of the multi-disciplinary evaluation and remediation team with special responsibility for the care of children with digestive system problems at Boys Town National Research Hospital inpatient unit or the pediatric ambulatory care units.
• Designs and conducts clinical and/or basic research projects in area of specialty as approved by the Director, Boys Town National Research Hospital, consonant with the overall goals of the Boys Town National Research Hospital.
• Cooperates with other Hospital staff members in the conduct of clinical and/or basic research projects.
• Participates in and/or conducts the various educational programs developed by Boys Town National Research Hospital in undergraduate and graduate medicine, continuing education, nursing, and related allied health fields.
• Participates in the development of program/project objectives, sub- objectives, and staffing needs for the medical program as may be required for sound management decision making.
• Undertakes special projects as directed by the Director, Boys Town National Research Hospital.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to demonstrate willingness to serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, involving non-physicians, dealing with communicatively disabled children.
• Ability to apply research expertise as demonstrated by records or sustained work published in medical journals.
• Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing, with patients, families and staff, and collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care.
• Ability to make assessments and problem solve.
• Ability to keep complete records of all events and results of encounters to patients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a Doctor of Medicine Degree from an accredited medical school required.
• Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and in gastroenterology and nutrition from the American Board of Pediatrics Sub-board in Pediatric Gastroenterology required.
• Possess or be able to attain medical licensure in the State of Nebraska required.
• Have, or be able to qualify for, a Creighton University Medical School faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics and be able to qualify for clinical hospital privileges required.
• Minimum of three years pediatric residency training and additional training in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, including medical research and treatment of infants, children, and teens with digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders required.

This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

Boys Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by the IRS, and all donations to Boys Town are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Boys Town follows a policy of non-discrimination in accordance with the law.