Medical Director of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist to serve as Medical Director of its Division of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology.

The University of Minnesota Medical Center is a quaternary care
academic institution with a robust pediatric cardiac surgical program. Our pediatric cardiac anesthesiology team provides comprehensive care for patients with both palliative and corrective complex heart conditions, spanning from the interventional suite to the main operating rooms. Our division also plays a key role in the perioperative adult congenital heart disease program defining both our division and the university's strong presence in the field of congenital heart care.

The Department of Anesthesia is committed to discovery, innovation and compassion in patient care, to research and to the education of future leaders in anesthesiology.

Areas of focus within the Division are:

• Patient safety through optimization of hand off processes in both directions (OR to ICU and ICU to OR)
• Early extubation facilitated by multispecialty planning in the immediate postsurgical period
• Bleeding risk after pediatric cardiac surgery and management
• Close relationship with pediatric intensivists in the pediatric CVICU.
• Collaboration with our pediatric CT surgeons leading research and quality improvement projects pertaining to congenital heart disease.

Background Requirements

• Completion of an accredited ACGME Anesthesiology residency and pediatric anesthesiology fellowship.
• Board certified in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• Pediatric cardiac anesthesiology training preferred.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• A track record of original research and publications. 
• Demonstrated accomplishments in team leadership and the mentorship of junior faculty.
• Demonstrated accomplishments in resident and fellow education. 
• Eligible for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. 
• A clear vision for advancing the subspecialty, experience collaborating with ICU teams, cardiologists and other colleagues, and proven leadership skills in crafting the future of the division.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of clinical care, education and research.

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. Total annual compensation ranges from $420,000 to $575,000, inclusive of base pay plus expected incentive pay 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.

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

University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health (M Health) shared care delivery system.  This collaboration, alongside Fairview Health Services, creates a nationally renowned academic health system dedicated to superior patient care, research, and education.

Why University of Minnesota

• One of the nation’s top research-intensive institutions, ranked #9 in NIH funding for publicly funded U.S. medical schools.
• Benefit from a thriving research environment within the Department of Anesthesiology  
• Access an abundance of collaboration opportunities and resources as part of a Big Ten land-grant university.
• Enjoy fulfilling work/life balance with ample time