Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and  comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Department of Pediatrics at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, WI, is seeking board certified/board eligible inpatient pediatricians/pediatric hospitalists to join a physician-led organization in a community practice.  The department provides coverage for inpatient pediatric admissions, and the nursery in La Crosse in collaboration with the local Family Medicine Residency Program. The  Family Birthplace birthing center in La Crosse experiences approximately 600 births annually. A team of Rochester-based  pediatric specialists also provide outreach services in La Crosse on a scheduled basis.

The scope of the inpatient pediatrician/pediatric hospitalist duties include: 

• Direct care of admitted pediatric patients within the hospital (typically 50 admissions annually)
• Consultations with colleagues on pediatric patients from within the region (clinic or hospital-based) 
• Precepting and direct teaching of residents and other trainees, as re: research and other academic pursuits 
• Citizenship and advancement of the inpatient pediatrician/pediatric hospitalist practice 

The standard shift for the full-time (1.0 FTE) inpatient pediatrician/pediatric hospitalist is 24 hours per day for a total of 10 shifts per month.  Inpatient pediatricians/pediatric hospitalists are required to be within 30 minutes of the hospital in order to cover the Level 1 nursery and pediatric admissions. 

Mayo Clinic Health System

Mayo Clinic Health System is a family of clinics, hospitals and other health care facilities serving more than 60 communities in southern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa and western Wisconsin. Each site works to best meet the unique needs of the community it serves. Facilities range from large regional medical centers with hospitals to rural primary care clinics.

Founded in 1992, Mayo Clinic Health System links the expertise of Mayo Clinic with health care providers in local communities to offer patients a full spectrum of health care options, with more than 100 medical services and specialties available throughout the system. Patients receive quality health care at Mayo Clinic Health System sites and, when needed, can receive specialty care at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota. By working together, sharing resources and knowledge, and implementing new programs, services and technology, Mayo Clinic Health System meets the highest standards for medical care and health improvement. Today, more than 950 physicians practice in 75 communities.

La Crosse, Wisconsin

La Crosse, WI , is a city of 52,000 with a metro area of 120,000 in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, located between Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and Madison, WI. The area offers unlimited, four-season recreational opportunities (biking, golf, hiking the bluffs and cross-country/downhill skiing). There is a great family environment with safe and high-quality schools, including two universities and a technical college. There are sporting events, a local symphony orchestra, theaters, a children's museum and a civic center.

Qualifications

Candidates must be board certified / board eligible with the American Board of Pediatrics and be licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state of Wisconsin.

Applications should include a CV/bibliography and a cover letter/letter of interest.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

10 shifts per month (24 hour shifts)

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.  Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" .  Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Jennifer Schilbe

Job Tags

Full time, Traineeship, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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