Division Chief/Director of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine is seeking a board-certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist to serve as chief of its Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology.

The University of Minnesota Medical Center is a quaternary care academic institution with an adult and congenital cardiac surgical program that cares for about 1000 patients per year. A key strength is the heart failure program with a well-developed cardiac assist device and transplant program, and a very strong lung transplant program.

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: Enhanced Recovery after Cardiac Surgery (ERACS), right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, bloodless cardiac surgery, and echocardiographic education (students, residents and fellows).  All faculty within the division are fellowship trained with advanced certification in perioperative transesophageal echocardiography.   The Department has a Cardiac Anesthesiology fellowship (2 per year).  It also works closely with the Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine to oversee the post-operative management of cardiac surgery patients in the CTICU; several of our cardiac anesthesiologists are also intensivists.   It enjoys a strong relationship with the cardiac surgeons, leading and collaborating in research, quality improvement, and participating in cardiac surgical M&M. 

Background Requirements

• Completion of an accredited ACGME Anesthesiology residency.
• Board certified in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• Board certified in Cardiac Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• Training in Critical Care Medicine is desired by not required. 
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Advanced Certification in Echocardiography. 
• A track record of original research and publications. 
• Demonstrated accomplishements in team leadership and the mentorship of younger 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