Pulmonary Faculty Physician |University of Minnesota Physicians| Minneapolis, MN at Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN 55455
About the Job
Pulmonary Faculty Physician
(Tenure-Research)
University of Minnesota Physicians
The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonology at the University of Minnesota is seeking full-time board certified/eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician at the Assistant Professor rank. They are seeking applicants from any of the following areas: Lung Fibrosis; Endothelial Biology; Lung Inflammation; Epithelial Biology; Lung Injury, Repair, and Regeneration; Clinical Trials in Critical Care.
Practice Details:
- This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE)
- The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep (PACCS) Division is currently recruiting a research-oriented tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty member to build our physician-scientist investigative activities.
- Responsibilities include the development of an independent, extramurally funded research program; participation in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, clinical practice through UMPhysicians, and participation in service activities on behalf of the department, the Medical school, and your profession.
- The position will include 75% protected time to focus on research efforts that will engage with existing faculty expertise and interest, including faculty across Divisions of the Department of Medicine and in other Departments, including the basic sciences.
- Clinical responsibilities will include a maximum 25% clinical effort, including outpatient clinical and inpatient attending time as needed by the PACCS Division.
- In addition to inpatient and outpatient care, the physician will be expected to perform quality assurance and improvement; medical administration; professional recruitment; utilization review; participation in the site, CSU, and hospital medical staff meetings; planning and marketing of your services.
About the Division:
The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep (PACCS) Division is comprised of over 30 full-time University-based faculty and 28 physician faculty at three affiliated teaching hospitals. The faculty provide broad expertise, diverse clinical practice and fellowship training at four hospitals. PACCS proudly features nationally-recognized programs in Interstitial Lung Disease and Lung Transplantation, Critical Care Medicine, Cystic Fibrosis, Interventional Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. With generous support from the NIH, VA Research Service, American Lung Association, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and several other private foundations, we are committed to providing our students the best graduate and postgraduate education in lung science available today. The division is expanding with major new investments from the Medical School and Academic Health Center. Training is offered in Lung Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, and Clinical Trials, with joint Masters and Ph.D. programs. We strive to find cures for Acute Lung Injury, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension and other deadly lung diseases as we continuously improve current preventive strategies and treatment modalities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited ACGME internal medicine residency
- Board-certified with ABIM in Internal Medicine and board-certified/eligible in both Pulmonary and Critical Care
- Licensed or ability to obtain the 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 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.
- Excellence in clinical and education skills
- Exceptional collaboration abilities with partners and staff.
- Education focused with an interest in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
M Health and Clinical Partnerships:
University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health (M Health) shared care delivery system. M Health represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to create a nationally renowned 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.
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC):
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.