Essentia Health St. Marys Childrens Hospital (SMCH) and Pediatrics Clinics in Duluth MN provide highly specialized regional pediatric care close to home. We are dedicated to providing patient and family centered care in a multidisciplinary manner. That focus has allowed us to grow a diverse pediatric subspecialty practice in addition to comprehensive general pediatric care. We enjoy a close working relationship with our other Pediatric subspecialists including Pediatric Behavioral Specialists (including Child Psychiatry) Child Life Specialists Pediatric Cardiology Pediatric Dieticians Pediatric Endocrinology Pediatric GI Pediatric Oncology Pediatric Ophthalmology Pediatric Pharmacy Pediatric PM&R Pediatric Pulmonology and Pediatric Therapy (PT OT and SLP). Our many achievements include the regions only: Level III NICU and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center Pediatric Hospitalist service PICU Pediatric Cancer Center Pediatric Therapy Center inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation unit and the pediatric behavioral health and substance abuse treatment center Amberwing. St. Marys Childrens Hospital is designated by the National Association of Childrens Hospitals and Related Institutions (NAHCRI) as a Childrens Hospital within a hospital and is 1 of only 8 Childrens Hospitals in MN.
PRACTICE SPECIFICS:
- Join 8 MDs 4 NNPs 1 Neonatal PA 1 Neonatal Hospitalist and an outstanding nursing staff
- Level III NICU and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
- NICU has 20 private rooms all capable of converting to double occupancy to accommodate twins
- Average 330 admissions/year; Average daily census is 14 infants 1700 births/year at labor and delivery with NICU delivery coverage
- Active Neonatal Transport Team serving MN WI and MI. All team members are trained in transports. Typically our APPs and an RN go on transport
- NICU Follow-up Clinic for our high-risk patients operates 1 day per week
- 24/7 in house coverage. Physicians currently are in-house during the day and on-call during the night. APPs are in-house 24/7
- Well established and collaborative relationship with Level IV NICUs in the Twin Cities are
- Strong OB physician and perinatologist support. 24/7 OB Hospitalist mode
- Birthplace has 13 beds and 3 additional Midwifery suites
- Pediatric specialists and sub-specialists on staff ranging from oncology to neurology
- Actively recruiting for Pediatric Surgery
- Supporting member of NACHRI committed to excellence in providing health care to children through clinical care research training and advocacy
- Strong quality programming including participation in the Vermont Oxford Network (VON) database and quality initiatives
- Our patients and families are well-supported in our community with help from several local foundations and Ronald McDonald House Charities who in partnership with Essentia Health staff and support an on-site 5-bedroom home for families of patients needing ongoing medical care
- We have 2 hospitals located on campus: Essentia Health St. Marys Medical Center (344-bed tertiary hospital) and Essentia Health Duluth Miller Dwan (165-bed specialized care facility). We are located in St. Marys Medical Center.
EDUCATION:
LOCATION:
- Duluth MN located at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior
- 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Duluth population: 86000; Regional service area: 460000
COMPENSATION:
- $381153 base or equal share of pool. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses quality incentives or production-based compensation.
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation sexual identity national origin disability or protected Veteran Status.
Apply online or for more information contact:
Laurie Swor Senior Physician Recruiter
Email:
Building A - Duluth Clinic - 1st Street
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health were committed to supporting your well-being growth and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical dental vision life and disability insurance along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future and we invest in your professional development through training tuition reimbursement and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home we provide flexible scheduling generous time off and wellness resources focused on your physical mental and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .