University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN
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About the position
The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota is recruiting a Transplant Nephrology faculty, consistent with its plans to grow its Kidney Transplant program. The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension's core missions are to provide comprehensive medical care for patients with kidney disease or hypertension, to perform cutting-edge research into the causes and treatment of kidney disease, and to educate physicians in the care of patients with kidney disease. The Division is comprised 14 general nephrologists, and 4 transplant nephrologists, many of whom are world-renown clinicians and researchers. Clinical practice includes outpatient clinics in the state of the art M Health Clinics and Surgery Center, and an inpatient transplant nephrology consult service at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent clinical care in transplant nephrology.
- Participate in quality assurance and improvement.
- Attend Transplant, Division, Department and hospital medical staff meetings.
- Contribute to the academic mission of the Department of Medicine and the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension.
- Participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Meet the academic expectations as set by the Department Chair and Division Director.
Requirements
- M.D. or international equivalent.
- Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency, Nephrology and Transplant Nephrology fellowship-training programs or Canadian equivalent.
- Board eligible/certified with the ABIM in internal medicine and nephrology.
- Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior or current funding to conduct research or outcomes of kidney transplant recipients.
- 3-5 years minimum clinical experience in Transplant Nephrology.
Benefits
- 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.
