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Posted: 11-Mar-23
Location: Maplewood, Minnesota
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R0019800
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 Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), and the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota announces an outstanding opportunity to join a growing academic medicine department as a full-time Interventional Medical Spine Physician. We are seeking a dynamic and energetic professional who desires to be a part of the M Health Fairview multi-disciplinary, patient-centered, Medical Spine Program. The candidate's department home will be determined by the applicant's training background.
Responsibilities of an Interventional Medical Spine Physician include working with the M Health Fairview Medical Spine program director and other specialty providers to expand the M Health Fairview Medical Spine Program. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellent patient care, possess strong clinical skills, have outstanding interpersonal skills, and have an interest in education and scholarly activity. The Department is strongly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a graduate of an accredited PM&R or Anesthesiology residency training program, a graduate of an accredited Pain fellowship program through either Anesthesiology or PM&R, be board-certified or board-eligible with the American Board of PM&R (ABPM&R) in physiatry and pain medicine or the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) in anesthesiology and pain medicine, or other fellowship training in interventional spine including NASS-recognized fellowships, be eligible to acquire a Minnesota Board of Medical Practice license, and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges. Must possess the skills to manage change and communicate effectively in rapidly growing departments. Enthusiasm, a collaborative nature, and an interest in cultivating a thriving academic interventional medical spine practice are essential to the success of the candidate and the M Health Medical Spine Program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Interventional Medical Spine clinical practice, which includes outpatient evaluation, diagnostic work-up with or without performing diagnostic and/or therapeutic injections; and the management of non-surgical spine patients
Work collaboratively within the comprehensive spine program alongside providers and clinicians from other specialties throughout M Health Fairview including, but not limited to, anesthesiology, PM&R, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, radiology, pain medicine, primary care, and physical therapy
Participation in a multi-disciplinary indications conference
Work with Allied Health Professionals, APP's, and trainees (medical students, residents, fellows, visiting students, and other allied health professionals)
Close all patient encounters before eight (8) calendar days
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the candidate will join an actively growing academic physiatry or anesthesia-based clinical practice. Academic department and rank to be determined by the applicant's training background and experience. Faculty members mentor residents, fellows, medical students, and allied health professionals; including teaching, training, and general supervision in a clinical setting. Academic track and rank are determined by the applicant's qualifications and interests. Academic time is used to pursue scholarly work in the candidate's area of specialty/research expertise. Faculty will be active in their national organizations and foster an academic environment.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTS
To learn more about the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, please visit rehabmedicine.umn.edu. To learn more about the Department of Anesthesiology, please visit anesthesiology.umn.edu.
Benefits:
Information about benefits of working at the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians can be found at https://humanresources.umn.edu/benefits & https://mphysicians.org/careers.
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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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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
