Neonatologist

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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 serves 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. Learn more at childrensMN.org.

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Position Summary

The Department of Neonatology at Children’s Minnesota is seeking a board‑certified/board‑eligible neonatologist to join a group of 24 neonatologists. Neonatologists care for babies across the entire spectrum of neonatal care, including those requiring ECMO and major surgical conditions. The department works closely with the active fetal program at the Michael and Ann Ciresi Midwest Fetal Care Center, offering fetal interventional treatments such as twin‑to‑twin transfusion syndrome, EXIT procedures and fetal repair of MMC.

The successful candidate will provide care for babies across the spectrum of neonatal care while rotating in the Level III and Level IV NICUs in St. Paul and Minneapolis, as well as in partner neonatal programs at community sites. Neonatologists work in a multidisciplinary collaborative care model across all sites. With nearly 200 neonatal beds, we care for approximately 3,000 babies annually and run a neonatal transport program that handles air and ground transport for ~500 babies each year.

Our department has a decades‑long history of active participation in numerous clinical research trials, a quality department, and is a member of the Children’s Hospital Neonatal Consortium. Children’s Minnesota also serves as a training site for the neonatal‑perinatal medicine fellowship program at the University of Minnesota.

Opportunity Highlights

• All levels II‑IV of neonatal care
• Largest high-risk neonatal care program in the Upper Midwest with 194 neonatal beds
• 24/7 coverage by neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners at the primary sites, Level III NICU, and Level IV NICU in St. Paul and Minneapolis
• Nationally recognized fetal intervention and ECMO programs with exceptional clinical outcomes
• Schedule that supports a healthy work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, 403(b) match, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and more.

License/Certification/Registration required?

• 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 Sub Specialty, if applicable. Ability to be successfully credentialed by both hospital and third‑party payers.

Required Education

• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Clinical competency and expertise in caring for hospitalized children.
• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of common medications, side effects, and contraindications.
• In‑depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Respect for patient confidentiality.
• Compassionate and approachable.
• Responsible and trustworthy.

Physical Demands

Physical demands of the role can be found in the official position description documentation.

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles. Compensation takes into account market indicators, candidate qualifications, training, credentials, experience, internal equity, and organizational needs.

In addition to salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions requiring night, weekend, or on‑call work may receive shift differentials or premium pay.

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 an equal opportunity employer and values a workforce that reflects its community. We consider 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.