Anesthesiology Faculty Physician - Cardiac

University of MN Physicians•Minneapolis, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time ABA board-certified/eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologist. Academic rank, compensation, and appointment track will be based on qualifications and experience. The University of Minnesota Medical Center is a quaternary care academic institution with an adult and congenital cardiac surgical program that cares for over 1,000 patients per year. The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to creating a legacy of discovery, innovation, and compassion in patient care, research, and the education of leaders in anesthesiology. The Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology is focused on three areas of excellence: patient blood management and bloodless cardiac surgery, clinical research in advanced hemodynamic monitoring and coagulation management, and technology-enhanced education, including virtual reality TEE simulation and eye-tracking tools. All faculty within the division are fellowship trained, hold NBE Advanced Perioperative TEE certification, and are certified or eligible for ABA subspecialty certification in Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology. Details include: Faculty do not sit their own cases. Faculty work with cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellows, residents, and CRNAs. We care for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement and repair (sternotomy, mini-thoracotomy and robotic), and combined procedures. A substantial proportion of our patients undergo aortic surgery, including aneurysm repair and dissection. We perform approximately 50 heart transplants and 60 VADs per year. We perform approximately 70 lung transplants per year. We have a strong relationship with our cardiac surgeons, collaborating on research and quality improvement and participating in cardiac surgical M&M. We have an ACGME-accredited Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship with 3 positions. We have a cardiac resident rotation that accommodates 1-2 anesthesiology residents per month. Faculty actively present at national meetings and publish in recognized anesthesia journals. We offer mentorship and ample research and QI opportunities for those interested. There is ample opportunity for formal teaching of residents and fellows in and outside the OR. About the Department: Here in the Department of Anesthesiology, we are driven to eliminate pain, improve patient outcomes and train the next generation of anesthesiologists. Our department cultivates a culture of inquiry, where best medical practices are determined through clinical and scientific methods as well as translational investigation.

Requirements

Full-time ABA board-certified/eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologist.
Graduate of an accredited ACGME Anesthesiology residency and/or fellowship training program.
Board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology with the ABA.
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 Privileges.
Ability to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric cardiac anesthesiology training preferred.
Fellowship trained.
Hold NBE Advanced Perioperative TEE certification.

Responsibilities

Work with cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellows, residents, and CRNAs.
Care for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement and repair (sternotomy, mini-thoracotomy and robotic), and combined procedures.
Care for patients undergoing aortic surgery, including aneurysm repair and dissection.
Care for patients undergoing heart transplants and VADs.
Care for patients undergoing lung transplants.
Collaborate on research and quality improvement with cardiac surgeons.
Participate in cardiac surgical M&M.
Actively present at national meetings.
Publish in recognized anesthesia journals.
Provide mentorship and ample research and QI opportunities.
Formally teach residents and fellows in and outside the OR.

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.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans, and much more.
Signing incentives.
Relocation.
Well-being allowance.
Concierge services.