Faculty Physician- General Urologist and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon (Assistant or Associate Professor- Academic or Clinician Track)

About the Job

The Department of Urology at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time board-certified/eligible Urologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank on an academic or clinician track to join our practice. Our department has been at the forefront of urologic patient care, education, and teaching for more than eight decades. Building on our past, we continue to lead innovative efforts in several areas of urology, including cancer, stones, infertility, and pediatric care.

About the Practice:
As the multi-specialty group practice for the faculty of the University of Minnesota Medical School, University of Minnesota Physicians has more than 950 physicians and 1,600 health professionals, providing clinical care in over 100 specialty and sub-specialty areas.  Our mission is three-fold: delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medicine through research, and training the next generation of health professionals.

Practice Details: 

• This is a Urology position within the University of Minnesota Department of Urology, clinically serving the East Metro of the Twin Cities.
• The practice will be located at M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital, Lakes Hospital, and Maplewood Clinic and Ambulatory Surgery Center.  All sites are in the east metro suburbs of St. Paul. Both hospitals have Da Vinci surgical robots.
• An Advanced Practice Provider provides patient care support in the clinic and hospital.
• Consult services in the OR, inpatient wards, and ER.
• Cover night and weekend call on a per FTE basis with other partners.
• Fully integrated Electronic Medical Record (Epic).
• Candidate will have access to a strong primary and specialty care referral base within the M Health Fairview system.
   

Income Details: 

• 2-year market competitive salary guarantee with the ability to exceed the production compensation program.
• Comprehensive benefits package: generous time off, annual CME allowance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, retirement contributions, relocation & more.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Duties will consist of supporting and advancing the academic mission of the Department of Urology and the University of Minnesota Medical School.
• Position will involve patient care, teaching, and clinical research, with emphasis on the following:
  • Female pelvic medicine
  • Incontinence/Neurogenic bladder/Bladder issues
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
• The position will entail providing some general urology care. 
• The individual hired will be expected to build a strong patient care program, be involved in resident and medical student education, and develop an academic area of interest.
• Opportunities to collaborate within and across local healthcare systems, including the joint clinical enterprise (M Health Fairview), as well as the Minneapolis VA.  
   

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Board of Urology accredited residency training program.
• Board eligible/Board certified.
• Minnesota Medical license eligible.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota.
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.

About the Department

The department’s 23 providers deliver top-notch patient care through University of Minnesota Physicians—our clinical practice made up of more than 700 university doctors. Highly trained, they are skilled physicians and surgeons who care for those with the most common and most complex urologic conditions. Consistently recognized as one of the premier urology departments in the country, we have been at the forefront of urologic patient care, education and teaching for more than eight decades.

• As members of the University of Minnesota Medical School community, our physicians regularly collaborate with colleagues in areas like pediatrics and oncology to provide the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options, as well as groundbreaking research opportunities.
• Our commitment to collaboration and innovation, coupled with the expertise of our physicians, allows us to support exceptional residency and fellowship training programs, attracting young physicians from around the nation and the world.
• To learn more about the Department of Urology, please visit med.umn.edu/urology

About the Medical School:

• Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.
• The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students’ education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations
• Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses.  A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud

The sponsoring institution will provide:

• An appropriate office-working environment     
• Support staff and practice infrastructure     
• A competitive salary and benefits package

M Health and Clinical Partnerships:
University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health (M Health) shared care delivery system.  M Health 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.

This position is dually employed by the University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) and will require a separate application in UMP's employment system.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired. Salary at full time employment will be around $400,000 for full time.  Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort,  is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. 

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment 

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff 

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. 

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

#UMP

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.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

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