PHYSICIAN - NEONATOLOGY - Duluth, MN

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Essentia Health St. Mary’s Children's 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 region's 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. Mary's Children's Hospital is designated by the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (NAHCRI) as a Children's Hospital within a hospital and is 1 of only 8 Children's 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. Mary’s Medical Center (344-bed tertiary hospital) and Essentia Health Duluth Miller Dwan (165-bed specialized care facility). We are located in St. Mary’s Medical Center.
  
  

Education

• BC/BE in Neonatology
  
  

LOCATION:

• Duluth, MN – located at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior
• 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
• Duluth population: 86,000; Regional service area: 460,000
  
  

Compensation

• $381,153 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: Laurie.Swor@EssentiaHealth.org

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re 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 (218) 576-0000.

Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center

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