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. 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 Please click here to view the 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. 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, edu