Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 05, 2024

Department:

30009432 Allina Health Pediatrics Hospitalist Mercy

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

12 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Provides general pediatric care to hospitalized pediatric patients and performs procedures in the inpatient setting. Serves as the patient's primary physician during patient hospitalization. Provides pediatric consultation to the ED and for surgical patients.

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Allina Health is a not for profit 503(c) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of thriving community.

Allina Health’s commitment to Whole Person Care – mind, body, spirit and connection to community – defines our approach and how we shape our offerings. Our Primary Care providers partner with our Mental Health service line and the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing to provide whole person care in the clinic setting. When we provide Whole Person Care, we help people do more, feel stronger and live better than they ever thought possible.

Key Position Details:

Job Description:

• Provides direct patient care for pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
• Provide coverage in the normal newborn nursery including circumcisions.
• Provide family centered care in a community hospital 
• Review patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Evaluate, interpret, and coordinate information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
• Provide education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
• Work collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
• Practice in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
• Provide pediatric consultation for ED and surgical patients.
• Chart in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary approach to case management.
• May participate in on-call rotation.
• May perform procedures such as line placements, ventilator management and endotracheal intubation.
• EMR: Excellian (EPIC) is one of the most comprehensive electronic health records (EHR) systems in the nation.

Job Requirements

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalency training required.
• Accredited Residency training program in Pediatrics required.
• BC/BE for Pediatrics (ABP)
• Active, non-restricted medical license in MN (or ability to obtain)
• NRP and PALS certification required
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and hospital privileges
• Casual position

Mercy Hospital is the premier hospital in the northern metropolitan communities of the Twin Cities. It is located on two campuses: one in Coon Rapids, and one in Fridley. Together, these facilities offer nationally recognized clinical excellence and compassionate health care services, including cancer care, heart and vascular services, emergency and trauma care, surgical services and da Vinci® System, The Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children’s Minnesota, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, the Joint Replacement Center and women’s and children’s services. With 3,500+ employees, 830+ affiliated physicians and 420 staffed beds, Mercy Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient services to more than 270,000 patients each year.

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently