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.

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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.
• Eligible for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level.

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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 away from the operating room.
• Receive an attractive benefits package including substantial retirement contribution, signing incentives, relocation, well-being allowance, concierge services, and more!

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

UMTC stands as one of the largest public research universities, offering a plethora of opportunities for study and research across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Nestled in the vibrant metropolitan communities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, UMTC benefits from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, corporations, government agencies, and cultural organizations.

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Community Information

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About University of Minnesota Physicians

COMMITTED TO ACADEMIC MEDICINE

For more than two decades, University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) has been the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty. We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality, innovative and leading-edge care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.

We have world-leading experts in a broad range of specialties and primary care, are committed to the discovery of cures and treatments and provide patients access to the latest evidence-based care. University of Minnesota Physicians owns and operates specialty and family medicine clinics, employs more than 1,200 physicians and 2,400 providers and staff, and contributes a significant portion of operating revenue to support the University of Minnesota Medical School’s research and education priorities.