Vascular Neurologist; Research Career Development Track

Overview

The University of Minnesota Department of Neurology and M Health Fairview seek a Vascular Neurologist on a research career development track to join our cerebrovascular team. This position will join a network of specialist academic physicians, fellows, residents, and APPs, providing the highest standard of care across our health system which includes a comprehensive stroke center, thrombectomy-capable stroke center, primary stroke center, and six acute stroke ready hospitals.

Clinically, this role requires the highest level of vascular neurology expertise to care for complex cerebrovascular patients in person and via telestroke.

This position is a three-year track supporting those who wish to develop into clinician scientists. It is structured similarly to an NIH career development award with protected time for research career development.

• During clinical service, provide direct inpatient and outpatient care for patients with stroke and other complex cerebrovascular conditions.
• Support a robust telemedicine network including integrated longitudinal inpatient care and emergent stroke consultation across the health network.
• Collaborate with neurocritical care intensivists, cerebrovascular neurosurgeons, and neuro-interventionalists throughout the continuum of care.
• Lead innovative quality improvement processes promoting continuous improvement in patient care and novel healthcare delivery paradigms.
• Integrate education formally and informally into clinical practice. Trainees include stroke, neurocritical care, and endovascular surgical neuroradiology fellows, stroke research fellows, residents, and medical students.

During protected time for research, faculty will:

• Complete coursework within the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, including methodology and grant-writing courses. There is strong encouragement to complete a Master’s Degree in clinical research, with tuition costs supported by the Stroke Program.
• Work on mentored, self-initiated research projects aimed at obtaining further grant funding.
• Have the opportunity to lead pivotal local, national, and international clinical trials.
• Additional opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership may be available for qualified applicants.

This position supports O1 visa waiver candidates.

Expertise should include a medical degree and completion of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency and vascular neurology fellowship. A commitment to educating trainees and contributing to clinical research is essential. Prior telestroke experience is not required, but the candidate should have a strong interest in telemedicine and a desire to work collaboratively to serve the cerebrovascular needs of patients at M Health Fairview.

• Current or eligible, unrestricted Minnesota State Medical License
• Board Certified Physician or Board Eligible Physician; if not yet certified, expectation to certify within 2 years of hire
• This position supports qualified J1 Applicants

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 $218,757 - $344,326, commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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.

The University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, with additional information available from M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits.

An application for the academic component of this position should be submitted through the University’s employment site.

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system, a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center, and Fairview Health Services.

Equality statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the job application or interview process.