Associate or Assistant Professor - Pediatric Genetics

About the role

The University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics seeks an MD/DO Physician, board certified or eligible in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics and Genomics, at the rank of Associate or Professor/Academic Track or Assistant Professor/Tenured Track to join the Department of Pediatrics: Division of Pediatric Genetics & Metabolism.

Position Highlights

• Will work to build partnerships between pediatric and adult medicine to provide care across the lifespan for individuals with genetic disorders
• Will join a group of 6 geneticists and 1 Pediatric APP in our Pediatric Genetics & Metabolism Division
• Will work with a productive group of 10 Genetic Counselors
• Will lead robust interactions with the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and collaborate with a large Maternal-Fetal Medicine program in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Provide care for a large patient population from across the State of Minnesota and region that includes many with highly acute disorders. We are the largest Genetics service in the State and region, and care for a wide diversity of conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Pediatric residency and Pediatric-Medical Genetic fellowship-training program. Graduates of an accredited ACGME Internal Medicine residency and Internal Medicine-Medical Genetics fellowship-training program could be considered with the appropriate experience in care of pediatric patients.
• Candidates must be board-certified or eligible by either of The American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG), American Board of Internal Medicine or American Board of Pediatrics
• Licensed or ability to obtain medical license and DEA certificate in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
• Ability to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated success in creating and executing strategic plans to achieve established goals for a group of physicians/scientists.
• Demonstrated success in leading and/or supporting medical research with the ability to effectively identify the implications of research findings and recommend specific actions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and concerns and apply effective management principles to achieve success.
• Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines.

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 $186,100 - $250,000 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.

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.

Our Partnerships

We are proud to have partnerships with health systems across the region. Through these partnerships, we carry out our mission to provide access to outstanding patient care to communities across the state. In addition to our collaboration with Fairview Health Services, M Physicians also has partnerships with Park Nicollet, Regions Hospital, North Memorial Hospital, Children's Minnesota, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, TRIA Orthopaedic Center and CentraCare Health.

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

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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 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

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