Supplemental Pediatric Hospitalist

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 159,000 - 194,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota seeks a board-certified/eligible pediatrician or pediatric hospitalist to join a physician-led organization on a supplemental (as needed) basis. This inpatient-only role involves 24-hour shifts and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The pediatric team cares for neonates, infants, and children with prematurity, respiratory and infectious diseases, and other conditions, with procedures including deliveries, resuscitation, and NICU care

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatrics.
• Licensed or eligible to practice in Minnesota.
• Ability to work both independently and with a care team.
• Strong patient assessment and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric care for neonates, infants and children.
• Attend deliveries, including high-risk births and resuscitation of newborns.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose and manage pediatric patients.
• Perform procedures such as circumcisions, umbilical line placements, lumbar punctures, and intubations.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Education

Board certification in pediatrics

Minnesota license eligibility

Tools

eDR platform

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Responsibilities

The Department of Pediatrics at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota is seekinga board certified/eligible pediatrician/pediatric hospitalist to join a physician-led organization in a community practice on a supplemental (as needed) basis. This position is solely inpatient. Hospitalists stay in-house. Shifts are 24 hours in length.

Overview of Role:

Physicians will work both independently and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team to assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate the health care needs of neonates, infants and children. Physicians in this position will care for patients affected by prematurity, respiratory distress, infectious diseases, congenital heart disease, and/or other anomalies. Clinical responsibilities include attendance at deliveries (including high-risk), resuscitation of newborns, care of healthy newborns, day-to-day management of babies in the Level II Nursery, and care of hospitalized children. Procedures performed include circumcisions, umbilical central lines, lumbar punctures, frenulectomies, intubations, and emergent needle decompression of pneumothorax.

Services Provided:

Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato has over 1,500 deliveries per year, the largest number of deliveries in the Mayo Clinic Health System. Mankato has the only Level II Nursery within 80 miles, and provides care to premature babies and other newborns requiring special care due to low birth weight, respiratory distress, or various other disorders. Babies requiring care in a NICU are transferred to Rochester or Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Collaborative/Supportive Partnerships:

The pediatric inpatient team is composed of pediatric hospitalists and advanced practice providers (APPs). The APPs assist with care of normal newborns. The Mayo Clinic pediatric subspecialists in Rochester provide a ready source of support and consultation. The Electronic Delivery Room platform (eDR) provides immediate electronic connectivity to Rochester neonatologists 24/7 via remote video guidance.

Mankato:

Mankato is one of the largest cities in southern MN and has earned several livability awards. Mankato's economic growth leads Minnesota and is among the top in the nation. The city has a contiguous population area of over 101,000 people and is centrally located in south central Minnesota, nestled in the scenic beauty of the Minnesota River Valley, with convenient access to Minneapolis-St. Paul, just one hour away. The City of Mankato is renowned for great parks and trails. Rivers, lakes, ravines, bluffs, natural prairies, and forested areas offer breathtaking landscapes and provide a scenic backdrop for an area steeped in historic significance. At the same time, Mankatoans enjoy peace of mind and quality of life often associated with smaller towns.

The city blends activities for all ages and interest levels. Mankato's civic center has hosted nationally touring ice shows, music concerts and theatre productions as well as supported local events. Recreational opportunities abound in the Mankato area for most sports or interests for every season of the year.

Qualifications

Candidates must be board certified / board eligible with the American Board of Pediatrics and be licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state of Minnesota. Candidates will possess the ability to work independently/autonomously and interdependently with other health care professionals. Extensive patient assessment skills using diagnostic methods and instruments are required as is the ability to develop appropriate plans of care, modifying as indicated. Candidates will possess effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with patients, families and members of health care team.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

This position has a predetermined hourly rate of $169.86 per hour.

Benefits Eligible

No

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

Vaired

Schedule Details

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.