Orthopedic Surgeon - Oncology; Faculty Physician (Assistant Professor) - Fellowship Trained, Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro

The Musculoskeletal Division of Orthopedics at the University of Minnesota seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon fellowship in Oncology at the rank of Assistant Professor rank on the academic track.

This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota (UMN) and University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP). Applicants should also complete an application for this position with the University of Minnesota. The corresponding job opening can be found here.

About the Position:

• The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE with 0.8 cFTE clinical time), board-certified or board-eligible academic orthopedic surgeon with an interest in oncology. The preferred candidate will have fellowship training in Orthopedic Oncology and will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor on the Clinician or Academic track.
• This surgeon will work in the M Health Fairview healthcare system on the University of Minnesota Campus with a multidisciplinary team (surgeons, pediatric and adult oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, research scientists) focused on musculoskeletal tumors, attracting patients from large catchment regions.
• M Health Fairview Musculoskeletal care brings multiple specialists together to blend the best in conservative and surgical treatment for bone, muscle, and joint problems. These include: General and Subspecialty Orthopedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Advanced Practice Providers, Podiatrists, Pain Management Providers, Neurosurgeons, Medical Spine (PM&R), Athletic Trainers, and Physical, and Occupational Therapists.
• This position is part of a team of 26 orthopedic surgeons within M Health Fairview and 87 within the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

Responsibilities:

• Patient care at M Health Fairview sites, including call at a Level 3 or 4 Trauma Center.
• Pursuit of academic scholarship.
• Pursuit of educational and outcome-driven goals championed by the service line goals, system goals, and theindividual's own areas of interest.
• Pursuit of leadership positions in organizations and academic societies.

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Orthopedic Surgery residency and/or fellowship training program.
• Experienced clinician with sound judgement and technical expertise.
• With a commitment to academic scholarship.
• Education-focused (students, resident, fellows) and a creative problem-solver.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional collaboration abilities with partners and staff.
• Board eligible/certified.
• Licensed or ability to acquire Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure, and DEA certification in the State of Minnesota.
• Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges.
• Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of VISA category while in the United States.

To learn more about the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, please visit: med.umn.edu/Ortho.

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