Faculty Physician – Rheumatology (Assistant or Associate Professor – Academic Clinical Track) - Umphysicians

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond.

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The Department  of Medicine, Division of Rheumatic and Autoimmune Diseases at the University of Minnesota is searching for an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor on the Academic Clinical Track.

Position Highlights:

• Will provide clinical care for patients with rheumatology and autoimmune diseases in both the outpatient clinics and inpatient consultation services.

• Call services are distributed among the Division faculty based on clinical FTE.

• This position will be comprised of 85% clinical time and 15% academic time.

• Each academic faculty member is expected to participate in the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows, precept fellow continuity clinics, and participate in learner didactics and weekly Citywide conferences.

• All faculty members are encouraged to work toward annual publication and participate in regular Division and Department faculty meetings.

• This full-time position.  

About the Division:

The Division of Rheumatic and Autoimmune Diseases seeks the cure for a diverse group of immunological and inflammatory diseases that affect a wide range of organ systems. Although the cause of many of these illnesses is unknown, many share some form of immunopathology that leads to uncontrolled inflammation, pain, disability, and often tissue destruction. Ongoing basic, translational, and clinical research in this division is leading to an even greater understanding of systemic autoimmunity that leads to rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome and polymyositis/dermatomyositis, as well as select tissue-specific autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and diabetes mellitus. Clinicians in this Division are also available for inpatient and outpatient Rheumatology Consultation at the University of Minnesota Medical Center-Fairview, Fairview Maple Grove sites. Finally, educators in this Division are training the next generation of biomedical researchers, rheumatology practitioners, and professors, to meet the growing health care needs of the 21st century. 

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME internal medicine residency and  rheumatology fellowship training program.

• Board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine and board eligible/certified in rheumatology

• 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 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.   

• Demonstrated excellence in patient care

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for medical education and strong teaching skills

An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through University of Minnesota employment site using this link: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/360989.

Benefit Highlights:

Our benefits package was recently recognized for its competitive and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans

• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Best in industry 401K employer contribution

• Concierge services and a well-being allowance

More information can be found here: UMN Benefits and M Physicians Benefits.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships:

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known 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.

University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.

Community Information:

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

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• Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area

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M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.