Pediatric Neurosurgeon

University of MN Physicians • Minneapolis, MN

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Neurosurgery and the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital seek a fellowship-trained, board-eligible or board-certified neurosurgeon with a primary focus in pediatric neurosurgery. This position is designed for a surgeon-scientist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to elevate and expand the institution’s pediatric neurosurgery clinical and research programs. The ideal candidate will work effectively in multidisciplinary collaborative programs, demonstrate surgical technical excellence, and develop research programs related to their area of clinical practice. The applicants will have distinct experience or training in pediatric neurosurgery. The successful applicant will be expected to enhance the existing programs in pediatric neurosurgery, bring a significant research program to the Department, and participate in resident education. Full-time appointment on the clinical scholar track, level of appointment and compensation are dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and experience. Practice sites for this position include the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, the University of Minnesota Medical Center, its Ambulatory Surgical Center, and outreach sites in the Minnesota Health system. Ranked one of the Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report(2016-2017) in four specialties, the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital the health of children. This transformation occurs by serving for one child at a time, while advancing education, research, and care on behalf of all children. The Department of Neurosurgery supports a fully ACGME accredited residency training program in Neurological Surgery. All faculty members participate in residency education.

Requirements

• Fellowship trained in pediatric neurosurgery.
• Board eligible or board certified neurosurgeon.
• Distinct experience or training in pediatric neurosurgery.

Nice To Haves

• Surgeon-scientist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Responsibilities

• Elevate and expand the institution’s pediatric neurosurgery clinical and research programs.
• Work effectively in multidisciplinary collaborative programs.
• Demonstrate surgical technical excellence.
• Develop research programs related to their area of clinical practice.
• Enhance the existing programs in pediatric neurosurgery.
• Bring a significant research program to the Department.
• Participate in resident education.

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