Adolescent Medicine Physician

About Children’s Minnesota
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.

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 Adolescent Health Clinic at Children’s Minnesota is a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health professionals.
 

Our care model seamlessly weaves psychosocial support into every facet of health care delivery. Providers and an integrated behavioral health team, including a psychologist and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), form a collaborative, expanding practice. Supporting staff, such as registered nurses, clinical case coordinators, and mental health professionals, are shared with two specialty clinics to enhance coordinated care.

Enjoy work-life balance with a standard outpatient clinical care schedule, Monday – Friday.

Serve a diverse patient population providing primary and secondary health care services, including well adolescent care, LGBTQ care, medical management of eating disorders and chronic illnesses, and sexual and reproductive health services such as contraception, PrEP, and STI testing and treatment. Opportunities for teaching residents and medical students, as well as educational leadership and advocacy initiatives, are available. Easy access to collaborate with 75+ pediatric subspecialties, allowing for comprehensive and integrated patient care.
 

Opportunities to provide additional specialized care based on interests, including gender health, sexual and reproductive health, eating disorders, and potentially addiction medicine.

Education
*M.D., D.O. or equivalent degree from another country
*Board BE/BC in Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics
*Completion of an ACGME Accredited Fellowship program in Adolescent Medicine 

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 patient's 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.

Children’s 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.