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Posted: 10-Sep-25
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: R0026456
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota and UMPhysicians is recruiting a full-time neurosurgeon for M Health Fairview - Neurosciences Service Line. The clinic duties (0.9 clinical FTE of 1.0 FTE) of this position will be split between services at the University of Minnesota Medical Center (1 day per week) and Southdale Hospital and Medical Center and possibly other West Metro clinic sites. Highly qualified candidates who are committed to excellence in patient care, possess strong clinical skills, and have an interest in clinical investigation and education are encouraged to apply. This position will be based mainly in the community (Southdale Medical Center and other West Metro clinic locations), and as such will involve general neurosurgery, but will also have a specialty focus on neuro-oncology care, including primary brain tumors and metastatic cancer. The position will be part of the community neurosurgery call team. The neurosurgeon will be hired at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the department of neurosurgery.
The team of physicians, Advance Practice Providers, and neurosurgery residents make up the Neurosurgery Practice for M Health Fairview. This practice group provides a full spectrum of neurosurgical consultative and surgical care, to several acute hospitals and clinics in the Twin Cities Metro Area, including the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Southdale Medical Center, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, and M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital.
Practice Details:
- As part of a multi-disciplinary team, this position will provide general neurosurgical services within our community of clinics and hospitals as well as opportunities for developing a sub-specialty interest at the University of Minnesota Medical Center
- Be part of a 17 surgeon, 18 APP's, 14 neurosurgery resident, 2 clinical fellows
- Existing referral practice through a network of approximately 1,100 affiliated physicians
- Primary stroke and level III Trauma program with supporting Specialists
- Reasonable call schedule, with first-call coverage by APP's and neurosurgery residents
- Opportunities to supervise and train medical students, residents, and clinical fellows.
- Opportunity to collaborate with innovative neuroscience physicians and researchers on pre-clinical and clinical investigations as well as participation in ongoing clinical trials.
- Appointment as faculty member at the University of Minnesota
Position Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited ACGME Neurosurgery residency and/or fellowship training program and Board Certified/Board Prepared with the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association.
- 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.
- Applicants who require visa support will not be eligible.
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 $616,430 - $814,721 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.
M Health and Clinical Partnerships
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.
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
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