Neuro-oncology Physician - Assistant Professor

Position Overview:
The Division of Neurology at the University of Minnesota (UMN) is seeking a board-certified neurologist that is United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties; Neuro-oncology (UCNS-NO) board-certified/ eligible.

The neuro-oncology candidate would need to appreciate the value of academic medicine and view their career as a joint clinical and academic/ research endeavor. As such, they must be eager to become involved in a patient-centered, multi-disciplinary brain cancer care team as well as becoming a member of the UMN Brain Tumor Program in which there is close collaboration with established institutional basic/ fundamental and translational scientists.

Position Highlights:
* Assume a key leadership role in the development, implementation, and supervision of innovative research projects and clinical trials in the treatment of brain cancer.
* Opportunity to lead and collaborate with research team members involved in support of critical research goals.
* Lead in the development of a multi-disciplinary metastatic brain cancer clinic.
* Provide outpatient only clinical care of neuro-oncology patients as well as instructing of medical students and post-graduate trainees.

Required Qualifications:
* Graduate of an accredited ACGME Neurology residency and United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Neuro-oncology accredited fellowship-training program.
* Board eligible/certified with UCNS-NO Board.
* Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota, and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Pay Range: This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired, and begins at $55,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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