Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician
Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician
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About Childrens Minnesota
Childrens 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 Childrens 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 Childrens Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top childrens hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn.
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023s 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.
The Infectious Disease Program at Childrens Minnesota is seeking a Pediatric Infectious Diseasephysician to join their experienced group.
The Pediatric Infectious Disease program includes 9 dedicated physicians and 1 dynamic nurse practitioner and boasts a strong collaborative approach where clinical practice decision making and sub-sub-specialty interests are encouraged. The ID program cares for children with acute and chronic infectious disorders in the greater area of Minnesota and western Wisconsin as well as those referred from eastern North Dakota and northern Iowa.
The Pediatric Infectious Disease group practices at the two hospital-based sites of Childrens Minnesota in Minneapolis and St. Paul which include large neonatal and pediatric ICUs and a large and growing Cardiovascular ICU with a heart transplant program. Additionally Childrens is home to Minnesotas primary perinatal and pediatric HIV care program.
Providers are responsible for inpatient and outpatient infectious disease consultations and ongoing care for patients with a broad variety of acute and chronic infectious conditions. Work collaboratively with talented hospitalist medicine and emergency medicine providers along with a full complement of pediatric medical and surgical specialists. Additional partners include a robust Immunology program which includes 2 physicians and 1 nurse practitioner.
The Pediatric Infectious Disease group serves as principal participants in the Antimicrobial Stewardship program which includes 1 dedicated provider from the team a dedicated Pediatric Infectious Disease PharmD and a multidisciplinary working committee. The ID group also works closely with the Infection Prevention and Control team with one dedicated provider that provides clinical consultative expertise. The group also works closely with the Value and Clinical Excellence department by engaging in quality improvement projects including clinical guideline development.
The Childrens Hematology and Oncology program is expanding to CAR-T therapy in the coming years and particular expertise and interest in the infectious disease interface with these patients is desired.
- MD/DO with a current Minnesota Medical License or the ability to obtain one
- Board certification/eligible in Pediatric Infectious Disease
A competitive compensation package includes a base salary and benefits package including malpractice health dental disability coverage enhanced retirement plans relocation allowance a generous vacation and CME package and more!
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 patients confidentiality.
*Compassionate and approachable.
*Responsible and trustworthy.
Physical Demands
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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.
Childrens 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
