Details
Posted: 28-Jun-25
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: R0025277
Practice Details:
The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE with 0.8 clinical time), board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in Hand Surgery and sub-specialization in pediatric hand surgery to be hired at the rank of Associate or Full Professor on the clinician track.
This surgeon will work at Gillette Children's Hospital, Shriner's Children's and at MHealth.
These health systems bring multiple specialists together to blend the best in conservative and surgical treatment for complex pediatric hand. These include: General and Subspecialty Orthopedic Surgeons, Podiatrists, Pain Management Providers, Neurosurgeons, Medical Spine (PM&R), Athletic Trainers, and Physical, Occupational and Hand Therapists.
This position is part of a team of 87 physicians within the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
Opportunity may exist to work with hand fellows, plastics or orthopedic residents and/or medical students.
Responsibilities:
Patient care at Gillett Children's Hospital, Shriner's Children's and MHealth
Employed by M Physicians, and participation in service, research, and educational activities on behalf of the department, the medical school, and the profession.
Pursuit of educational and outcome-driven goals fostered by the service line goals, system goals, and the individuals own areas of interest
Active participation in organizations and academic societies
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency and hand fellowship-training program with demonstrated interest in pediatric hand and upper extremity sub specialization.
Reliable clinician with sound judgement and technical expertise
Understands and places importance on patient care/service
Detail oriented and self-motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education-focused and a creative problem-solver
Exceptional collaboration abilities with partners and staff
Board certified
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.
Leadership experience and interest
About the Department
To learn more about the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, please visit https://med.umn.edu/ortho.
About the Medical School:
Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.
The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students' education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations
Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.
Pay and Benefits:
This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this position is $450,000 - $650,000 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE. The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired.
M Physicians provides the following 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.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
In addition, the University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans, and much more. Additional information can be found here: M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits.
Additional Requirements:
An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University's employment site: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/366783
Our Partnerships
We are proud to have partnerships with health systems across the region. Through these partnerships, we carry out our mission to provide access to outstanding patient care to communities across the state. In addition to our collaboration with Fairview Health Services, M Physicians also has partnerships with Park Nicollet, Regions Hospital, North Memorial Hospital, Children's Minnesota, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, TRIA Orthopaedic Center and CentraCare Health.
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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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.
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