Pediatric Neurologist - Epilepsy

Job Description

The University of Minnesota seeks a new faculty member with fellowship training in pediatric epilepsy who is board-certified or board
-eligible to join the Division of Pediatric Neurology in the Department of Neurology. After a recent expansion, our division now includes 8 pediatric neurology faculty members and an advanced practitioner, and we are dedicated to further growth and an elevated academic profile. The opening is for a non-tenure track clinician who also has an interest in teaching. Clinical research interests may be accommodated.

The new faculty member will be asked to expand our epilepsy surgery program in collaboration with other division faculty, pediatric neurosurgery faculty, and adult epilepsy faculty. A full array of outpatient and inpatient neurophysiology resources is available as well as a comprehensive team of pediatric neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, psychiatrists, geneticists, and ketogenic dieticians. The epilepsy surgery program capabilities include Stereo-EEG, ROSA, VNS, LITT, RNS, and DBS.

There will be numerous opportunities to engage in clinical research activities. Other areas of subspecialty expertise in the division include neuromuscular disorders, headache, neuro-immunology, neurogenetics, and neonatal neurology.

Our division will launch a new pediatric neurology residency program in 2025, reflecting our faculty's strong commitment to education. Our team is actively involved in teaching medical students, adult neurology residents, and pediatric residents with ample opportunities to mentor trainees at all levels. As a key part of the Department of Neurology, our division benefits from and contributes to the department's vibrant research, education, and clinical programs.

We also collaborate actively with the Department of Pediatrics in all these domains, and have strong relationships with other departments.

• Graduate of an accredited Pediatric Neurology residency training program and Board Certified or Board Prepared in Child Neurology and Epilepsy
• Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure
• Ability to obtain and / or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
• Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills

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 $210,017 - $283,100 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 .

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.

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