Academic Physician - Pediatric Hospital Medicine

University of Minnesota Physicians; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 178,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Well-being program

CME allowance

License/DEA fees

Malpractice insurance

PSLF eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis seeks a board certified/eligible Pediatric Hospitalist at the Assistant Professor rank on the academic or clinical track.

The role includes clinical coverage at UMN Masonic Children’s Hospital and Fairview Ridges Hospital and involves teaching medical learners and leading quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Pediatric residency and/or fellowship-training program.
• Board eligible/certified with the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota.
• Ability to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide care from admission to discharge for neonates through 18+ years.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and subspecialists.
• Involve in teaching learners (students, residents, APPs) and quality/safety projects.
• Academic appointment through the University of Minnesota Medical School's Department of Pediatrics.

Skills

Board eligible/Certified

Licensed to practice in MN

DEA eligibility in MN

Education

Pediatric residency or fellowship training

Job description

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at the M Health Fairview's University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital is seeking a board certified/eligible Pediatric Hospitalist at the Assistant Professor rank on the academic or clinical track. This individual will provide care at one or both of our clinical sites. We are a group of nearly 60 pediatric and med-peds hospitalists who provide coverage at two Twin Cities area hospitals: University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital (UMMCH) and Fairview Ridges Hospital. UMMCH is an academic, free-standing children's hospital in Minneapolis providing a full range of pediatric specialties services including PICU, transplant, and pediatric cardiology. Fairview Ridges Hospital is a community site in the South Metro of the Twin Cities with floor-level inpatient pediatrics, ED pediatric consults, and newborn nursery.

Position Highlights

This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic and expanding team of hospitalists, whose primary goal is to provide exceptional, family-centered and innovative care to pediatric patients.

The duties of a hospitalist include all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, caring for newborns through 18+ year-old patients, and working closely with the primary care physicians and specialists. Delivery coverage is not required.

At both of our clinical sites, we are involved in teaching a variety of medical learners including medical students, residents, and APP students; leading quality improvement and patient safety projects; and administrative leadership responsibilities.

The new position will be at the Assistant Professor level for most applicants, on the UMN Academic or Clinician tracks. The clinical FTE will be determined by the individual’s interests and departmental needs.

Shifts include both daytime and overnight in-house coverage. Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship experience is a plus but not required for this position.

Academic appointments will be made through the University of Minnesota Medical School's Department of Pediatrics.

This position provides ample opportunity for growth and development.

About the Department

As an internationally renowned Department of Pediatrics, we improve pediatric medical practice and change the lives of children through breakthrough research discovery, innovative clinical care, advanced medical education and cross-disciplinary collaboration. We have a full complement of pediatric subspecialty providers to help deliver care to our medically complex patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Pediatric residency and/or fellowship-training program.
• Board eligible/certified with the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
• Ability to work in the United States.

Pay and Benefits

This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks.

Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this position is $178,100 - $266,300 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE. The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired.

M Physicians provides the following benefits:

• Substantial 401K employer contribution.
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

In addition, the University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans, and much more.

Additional Requirements

An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University’s employment site. M Health and Clinical Partnerships Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails! Explore Minnesota Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area #UMP

Join us on a mission to advance medicine

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,500 physicians, 500 advanced practice providers, and 200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Company Overview

At University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), we are on a mission to deliver exceptional patient care, advance medicine through research, and train the next generation of health professionals. M Physicians is the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty clinicians, community-practice clinicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals. We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality specialty and primary care, innovative and leading-edge cures and treatments, and access to the latest evidence-based care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.

Employment Update

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