Orthopedic Surgeon - Oncology; Faculty Physician (Assistant Professor) - Fellowship Trained, Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro

University of Minnesota Physicians

94d • $52,713 - $350,000

About The Position

The Musculoskeletal Division of Orthopedics at the University of Minnesota is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon fellowship in Oncology at the rank of Assistant Professor on the academic track. This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota (UMN) and University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP). The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE with 0.8 cFTE clinical time), board-certified or board-eligible academic orthopedic surgeon with an interest in oncology. The preferred candidate will have fellowship training in Orthopedic Oncology and will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor on the Clinician or Academic track. This surgeon will work in the M Health Fairview healthcare system on the University of Minnesota Campus with a multidisciplinary team focused on musculoskeletal tumors, attracting patients from large catchment regions. M Health Fairview Musculoskeletal care brings multiple specialists together to blend the best in conservative and surgical treatment for bone, muscle, and joint problems. This position is part of a team of 26 orthopedic surgeons within M Health Fairview and 87 within the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency and/or fellowship training program.
• Experienced clinician with sound judgement and technical expertise.
• Commitment to academic scholarship.
• Education-focused (students, resident, fellows) and a creative problem-solver.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional collaboration abilities with partners and staff.
• Board eligible/certified.
• Licensed or ability to acquire Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure, and DEA certification in the State of Minnesota.
• 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

• Patient care at M Health Fairview sites, including call at a Level 3 or 4 Trauma Center.
• Pursuit of academic scholarship.
• Pursuit of educational and outcome-driven goals championed by the service line goals, system goals, and the individual’s own areas of interest.
• Pursuit of leadership positions in organizations and academic societies.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree