Faculty Physician- Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (Assistant or Associate Professor)

Apply or Email Marcie Krautkremer mkrautkr10@umphysicians.umn.edu

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond.

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The University of Minnesota's Pediatric Department is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in the Hematology/Oncology Division.

About the Department:

The Division of Hematology-Oncology provides a rich and cooperative environment for the care of children and adolescents with cancer and blood disease.  The division has long-standing interests in the development and testing of new agents for both leukemias and solid tumors, including immune-based cellular therapies, and cancer survivorship.  The University of Minnesota serves as a Pediatric Early Phase Clinical Trial Network Center within the Children's Oncology Group.  The division is home to the University of Minnesota’s Brain Tumor Program; a multi-departmental translational research and clinical effort focused on integrating novel findings to advance the field of neuro-oncology.

Position Highlights:

• Academic track position with a focus in clinical care and translational research, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
• Applicants will be expected to develop and manage clinical trials and publish results in peer reviewed journals, in addition to caring for patients on the inpatient and outpatient units of the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital.
• Priority programs for the division at this time include neuro-oncology but qualified candidates with other interests in oncology and hematology are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology and pediatric neuro-oncology and board certification or board eligibility in the subspecialty.
• Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification in the State of Minnesota
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privilege's
• Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of VISA category while in the United States.

This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Applicants should also complete an application for this position with the University of Minnesota. The corresponding job opening can be found here: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/340254.

Benefits Highlights: 

Competitive compensation and market leading benefits packages to support all aspects of employee well-being, including physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and financial health. More information can be found here: University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians.  

M Health and Clinical Partnerships: 

University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health Fairview (M Health Fairview) shared care delivery system.  M Health Fairview represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to create a nationally renowned 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 Medical School at the University of Minnesota 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: 

University of Minnesota Physicians is based in the beautiful Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, consistently ranked as one of the best place to live in America by U.S. News & World Report.  Minneapolis-St. Paul offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. There are excellent school systems, a thriving workforce, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and an international airport. Minneapolis boasts outdoor hobbies including fishing and boating, great golf, and some of the country's best bike trails.

• Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area
• U.S. News & World Report Ranking
• Explore Minnesota
• Minnesota Department of Education

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We welcome diversity in every area, from patient populations to our own physicians, and pride ourselves on being thoroughly inclusive. We gladly provide equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.  

M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement.