Physician Moonlighter (Fellow)

Children’s Minnesota

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The person in the physician role will be responsible for meeting, assessing and diagnosing patients in a children's hospital setting and provide them with healthcare services that meet state and national standards for caregiving. Responsible for prescribing patients with appropriate medication, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues, prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life.

Requirements

Board BE/BC in Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics.
Completion of an ACGME Accredited Fellowship program, per subspecialty requirements.
Board BE/BC in subspecialty, 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.
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.

Responsibilities

meeting, assessing and diagnosing patients in a children's hospital setting
provide healthcare services that meet state and national standards for caregiving
prescribing patients with appropriate medication, health regimens and lifestyle adjustments that will contribute to their recovery from diagnosed health issues, prevent future health issues and/or promote a healthier life