Faculty Physician - Pediatric Hepatology- Academic Track, Clinical Scholarship

University of MN Physicians • Minneapolis, MN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics and The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible pediatric hepatologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The selected candidate will join nine other full-time faculty and three nurse practitioners in a thriving academic pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition practice that cares for patients with diverse and fascinating problems. Our program covers the full spectrum of care in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. The Division plays a leading and integral role in hepatology and liver transplantation, hosting one of the longest-standing pediatric liver transplant programs in the United States. The Division is home to a nationally recognized program in pediatric pancreatology and total pancreatectomy, pancreatic islet autotransplantation. We have ongoing clinical research projects in gastrointestinal disease in cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, and autoimmune hepatitis. Our division participates in the Rare Disease program at the University of Minnesota, recently recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National Organization of Rare Diseases. The Division continues to maintain the highest ambitions for excellence in all three of its major missions: patient services, teaching, and research.

Requirements

• Board-certified/board-eligible pediatric hepatologist.
• Advanced Training in hepatology including clinical experience in hepatology and/or transplant hepatology.
• Licensed or ability to obtain medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota, and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participate in research projects and other academic/scholarly activities tailored to their career interests and goals
• Participate in service activities on behalf of the department, medical school, and their profession

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level