Academic Physician - Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Umphysicians; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 178,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota Physicians, based in Minneapolis, seeks a board-certified/eligible Pediatric Hospitalist at the Assistant Professor rank. The role covers care at UMMCH and Fairview Ridges, with day and overnight shifts, and involves teaching learners and leading QA projects.

Appointment may be academic or clinician track; salary is market-competitive, with clinical salary through M Physicians and benefits through UMN. This is a dually employed position with growth opportunities.

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 Minnesota.
• Ability to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients from admission to discharge across newborns to 18+ year-olds.
• Provide care at two Twin Cities clinical sites as needed.
• Teach medical learners (students, residents, APPs) and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Shift work includes daytime and overnight in-house coverage.

Education

ACGME Pediatric residency and/or fellowship-training program

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 information can be found here: M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits.

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!

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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.

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