Sleep Surgeon (Assistant or Associate Professor)

Sleep Surgeon

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Minnesota is seeking a board certified/eligible Sleep Surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor Rank on an academic or clinician track (track to be determined by qualification and interest). In addition to serving as a pioneer in many areas of modern Otolaryngology, our program is a national leader in clinical care, research excellence, and the education of residents, fellows, and medical students.

Job Description

• Well-established Otolaryngology team of more than 50 physicians dedicated to the highest quality of patient care.
• Team offering broad sub-specialty expertise in all areas of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
• Practice the full spectrum of management for sleep apnea, snoring, and related disorders.
• Numerous opportunities to be heavily involved in educational and research missions.
• Practice settings include both tertiary and community sites in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, a large metropolitan area with over 3 million people.

About the Department

The University of Minnesota Department Of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery has more than 120 years of history of treating patients, conducting research, and educating the next generation of otolaryngologists. The department is home to more than 50 physicians providing the latest in patient care through the University of Minnesota Physicians. Our clinical practice is made up of more than 700 university doctors. Our physicians diagnose and treat a variety of ear, nose, and throat problems from the most common to the most complex. Most have special training or conduct research in an area of expertise.

As members of the University of Minnesota Medical School community, our physicians regularly collaborate with colleagues in areas like pediatrics and oncology to provide the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options, as well as groundbreaking research opportunities.

Our commitment to collaboration and innovation, coupled with the expertise of our physicians, allows us to support exceptional residency and fellowship training programs, attracting young physicians from around the nation and the world.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Otolaryngology residency and Sleep Surgery fellowship-training program.
• American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery eligible/certified.
• Licensed or ability to obtain medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota, and meet criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
• Ability to receive work authorization in the United States and maintain legal status according to the requirements of VISA category while in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Otolaryngology-Sleep Medicine.

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. The base salary range for this position is $320,000 - $589,490 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE. 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.

Community Overview

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center, and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

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.