Cardiovascular Prevention Fellow

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness plans

Retirement savings with employer match

Malpractice coverage (tail)

Job summary

Allina Health is offering a one-year cardiovascular prevention fellowship through the Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. The program provides mentored research and clinical exposure across urban, suburban, and rural sites, with funded opportunities to attend national meetings.

Position start date is July 1, 2027. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an approved school of medicine.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
• Practices with consideration for cultural diversity, autonomy, and legal responsibilities.
• Charts in electronic format per licensure and scope.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team case management.
• May provide care in ambulatory, inpatient, or outpatient settings.
• May participate in on-call rotations.
• Utilizes quality improvement tools to enhance patient care and workflows.
• May participate in peer review and quality assurance.

Skills

MD/DO degree

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

The Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) aims to change the paradigm from cardiovascular disease to cardiovascular health through efforts in research and education. As part of the educational aim for the center, a one-year fellowship in cardiovascular prevention has been created to provide a robust experience to an individual interested in the field of cardiovascular prevention.

Key Objectives

• Optimal methods of cardiovascular risk assessment, including coronary artery calcium scoring
• The importance of nutrition, physical activity, and smoking cessation in cardiovascular prevention as well as optimal counseling methods to implement behavioral change
• The diagnosis and treatment of complex lipid disorders, including familial hypercholesterolemia
• The diagnosis and treatment of cardiometabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes
• The diagnosis and treatment of hypertension

Program Implementation

• A broad range of CVD prevention research opportunities with close mentoring, support from a biostatistician, and access to local and national databases.
• Active participation in weekly cardiovascular prevention clinic at several different sites to allow exposure to urban, suburban, and rural populations.
• Opportunities to present and discuss research findings at regional and national meetings.
• Routine interaction with physician mentors in clinical and research settings to gain insight into patient care and areas of need for research.
• Funding to support attendance the AHA’s annual 10-day Seminar in Cardiovascular Prevention
• MHIF has multiple personnel dedicated to prevention research, and who will serve as resources for the Fellow. In addition to the program staff listed, staff members include study coordinators, data abstracters and a doctoral-level biostatistician.

Position start date: July 1, 2027

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Job Description

• Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
• Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
• Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
• May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
• May participate in on-call rotation.
• Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
• May participate in peer review and quality assurance.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required and must be board certified or be eligible for board certification within designated specialty upon hire if working in MN.
• ACLS/BLS required upon hire.
• Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required.
• Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required.
• National Provider Identifier upon hire required.

Physical Demands

Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

$75,000 to $95,000 per year. The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

• Health & Wellness – Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
• Financial Protection – Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement Savings – Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
• Professional Support – Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
• Malpractice Coverage – Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
• Student Loan Assistance – Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
• Education & Development – Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
• Well-Being – Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
• Additional Perks – Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support.

Allina Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer. Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish