Pediatric Palliative Care Physician

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time board certified/board eligible Pediatric Palliative Care Physician at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank on an academic or master clinician track to join our Pediatric Advanced and Complex Care Team (PAACT).

University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital was ranked highest in the Twin Cities area in five specialties: pulmonology, nephrology, GI and Gastric Surgery, neonatology, and diabetes and endocrinology.

Practice Details:

• This position will include clinical duties working at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital at a palliative care clinic site. 
• This physician will also have the opportunity to work in the community in our health system’s Medicare certified pediatric hospice and home care program.
• Populations include: pediatric oncology, solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, and cardiovascular disease.

Responsibilities: 

• Participation in the teaching and the supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows, clinical practice.
• This position will include clinical services in both inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Participation in research projects and other academic activities either as a collaborator or independent researcher, and participation in faculty development activities tailored to the candidate's career interests and goals.

Qualifications: 

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Pediatric Palliative Care fellowship training program.
• Board eligible/certified in Pediatric Palliative Care.
• 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.   
• Exception team player skills and priority of patient service.

About the Department:

• The Department of Pediatrics is a large academic department with over 100 full-time faculty and ranks in the top 10 nationally in NIH funding.
• Our system wide palliative care program is recognized nationally as a leader in the field, with clinical programs in several hospitals and outpatient clinics. The program also includes palliative medicine and palliative social work fellowships.

How to Apply:

An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through University of Minnesota employment site. https://umphysicians.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/umpcareers/job/Minneapolis-MN-UMMC---Childrens/Faculty-Physician---Pediatric-Palliative-Care--Assistant-or-Associate-Professor---Academic-or-Master-Clinician-Track-_R0007574