Pediatric Neurohospitalist

Gillette Children's•Saint Paul, MN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Gillette Children's is seeking a Pediatric Neurohospitalist in St. Paul, MN. Each physician employed by Gillette Children’s is expected to carry out our mission and vision by centering the focus of care on the patient and family. The position is open to full or part time. Gillette Children's is a 60 bed hospital, including 12 EEG/VEEG wired beds, and is part of a Level I Trauma Center. Hospital units include Neurosciences, Pediatric Rehabilitation, and PICU, with other specialties like Neurosurgery, Intensivists, and Pediatric Hospitalists. Each neurologist provides direct patient care through a combination of services, based on patient needs and the training and skills of the neurologist. Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood, dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported.

Requirements

Meets the qualifications to practice medicine in the State of Minnesota, including DEA license
Current certification in CPR (BLS for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association) or must obtain certification within 90 days of hire
Board certified/eligible in pediatric neurology
Board-eligible hires will be expected to become board-certified within two years of hire
Clinical proficiency in area of pediatric neurology specialty
Demonstrated expertise in the management of patients with complex chronic conditions
Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of patients, staff, colleagues, and external contacts

Nice To Haves

Epilepsy/neurophysiology fellowship

Responsibilities

Attending on the inpatient neurology service
24/7 call with responsibility for answering calls from Gillette providers and outside facilities regarding established Gillette neurology patients and new neurology consults
Provide appropriately timely consultations and patient care
Coordinate care with hospitalist service and critical care service for those patients with significant neurological issues
Daily communication on these patients with hospitalist and critical care services
Provide neurology consultation to patients admitted at Gillette
Assist in arranging admission of patients if needed
Evaluate and manage any established Gillette patients requiring emergency outpatient care, or arrange for a colleague to do so
Collaborate with neurology advanced practice providers (APPs)
Collaborate and communicate with other services regarding patient care
Cover calls for patients of colleagues who are away
Interpret VEEGs and EEGs of hospitalized consult patients as privileges apply
Admit patients for ketogenic diet initiation
Appropriately document all services rendered
Supervise any trainees/residents assigned to the rotation
Attending on the VEEG service
Provide direct admission services and inpatient care for patients scheduled for VEEG
Collaborate with the neurology APPs in providing care for these patients
Provide patient care for those hospitalized on this service
Interpret all VEEGs of scheduled inpatients on a daily basis
Interpret outpatient EEG studies; the expectation is these will be interpreted and documented within 24-48 hours
Document this work, and generate reports of EEG and VEEG interpretation
Management of Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) devices
Optional- Provide Lumbar Puncture (LP) services
Engage in ongoing training
Complete required training annually
Participate in continuing education and learning opportunities as appropriate
Contribute to education programs
Participate in graduate and post-graduate education programs
Assist in instructing pediatric residents on their neurology elective from the University of Minnesota
Train and supervise child neurology residents from the University of Minnesota
When applicable, participate in the training of University of Minnesota Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellows on rotation
Other lectures, conferences, mentoring and evaluations
Participate in the education of Gillette personnel by participating in functions (e.g., Grand Rounds) when possible
Support research and outcome assessment
Participate in research opportunities as interests and time constraints allow
Support data collection needs related to research and outcomes assessment
Support the translation of research and outcome measurement into practice
Share research and outcomes assessment findings through publications, conference presentations, etc.