Pediatrics - Genetics - Physician - Academics

The University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics seeks two Pediatric Geneticists to join the Department of Pediatrics: Division of Pediatric Genetics & Metabolism. One of those positions will be the Division Director for the Peds Genetics service, and for the other we are open to all levels of experience, (fellowship required).

Position Highlights:

• Will work to build partnerships between pediatric and adult medicine to provide care across the lifespan for individuals with genetic disorders
• Will join a group of 6 geneticists and 1 Pediatric APP in our Pediatric Genetics & Metabolism Division
• Will work with a productive group of 10 Genetic Counselors
• Will lead robust interactions with the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and collaborate with a large Maternal-Fetal Medicine program in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Provide care for a large patient population from across the State of Minnesota and region that includes many with highly acute disorders. We are the largest Genetics service in the State and region, and care for a wide diversity of conditions.

About the Department:

The Department of Pediatrics is a thriving academic department with over 380 full-time faculty and ranks in the top 10 nationally in NIH funding. Children are cared for at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, opened in 2011.

About the Division:

The Division of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism provides high-quality, compassionate, thoughtful care through commitment, vigorous scientific collaborations, and interdisciplinary efforts. The faculty are highly interactive and the Department of Pediatrics provides strong support for faculty development. The division has a robust research portfolio and collaborates with other pediatric specialists across the spectrum of the department.

Our goal is to be a Division of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism with an outstanding national reputation in research, teaching, and service in Medical Genetics. To achieve this, we:

• Have a strong faculty committed to research as an essential component of their academic career
  
• Participate in the interdisciplinary efforts of the Medical School, providing expertise in Medical Genetics.
• Are committed to establishing a division that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for faculty, trainees, staff and patients
• Provide outstanding educational services for students (genetic counseling graduate students, medical students, pediatric and medicine/pediatrics residents
• Will establish Medical Genetics and combined Pediatrics-Medical Genetics training programs.
• Provide high quality, compassionate, and thoughtful care of patients and families with genetic conditions.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Pediatric residency and Pediatric-Medical Genetic fellowship-training program. Graduates of an accredited ACGME Internal Medicine residency and Internal Medicine-Medical Genetics fellowship-training program could be considered with the appropriate experience in care of pediatric patients.
• Candidates must be board-certified or eligible by either of The American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG), American Board of Internal Medicine or American Board of Pediatrics
• Licensed or ability to obtain medical license and DEA certificate in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
• Ability to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated success in creating and executing strategic plans to achieve established goals for a group of physicians/scientists.
• Demonstrated success in leading and/or supporting medical research with the ability to effectively identify the implications of research findings and recommend specific actions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and concerns and apply effective management principles to achieve success.
• Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines.

About the 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.

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,500 physicians, 500 advanced practice providers, and 200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.