Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Physician - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

The Division of Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation & Cellular Therapy (BMT/CT), University of Minnesota Medical School, is seeking an academic pediatric blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy physician. The Division invites applications for an academic track position, with a focus in clinical care and novel cell therapies for leukemias and solid tumors, at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor.

The ideal candidate will have extensive translational research experience and clinical expertise in treatment and research related to blood and marrow transplantation & cellular therapy for patients with leukemia and solid tumors, as well as independently obtained research funding. This position will help to further develop our BMT/CT Program’s basic/translational research programs to funnel new ideas from bench to bedside. This individual will also participate in the inpatient and outpatient clinical care of patients at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.

Applicants must have the 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.

• M.D. and Board Eligible or Certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

• Extensive training and experience in blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy
• Demonstrate excellence in patient care
• Must have or be able to attain a medical license in the state of Minnesota
• Must be able to pass credentialing

The University of Minnesota Medical School provides a collaborative research environment that is well-suited for the mentorship and advancement of researchers. Opportunities to participate in the educational mission of the Medical School and Department also exist.

The Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (BMT/CT) Program at the University of Minnesota has been at the forefront of advances since performing the world’s first successful BMT in 1968. Since then, our teams have performed more than 12,000 BMTs. Our Program continues development in translational immunology, BMT and cellular therapy, and expand its portfolio of novel clinical trials.

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 the clinical effort of this position is $174,000 - $273,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.? The additional salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Lisa Spofford, spoff009@umn.edu

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

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.

University of Minnesota:

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.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

At University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank Campus we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare in a setting where we specialize in innovation. We continually strive to improve our patients' lives by delivering superior outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patients' needs.

Our partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School and University of Minnesota Physicians provides the platform to specialize in breakthrough treatments, surgical techniques, lifesaving therapies and to train tomorrow's physicians. Clinical trials advance our clinical services, bringing the very newest ideas in patient care. 

A wide range of University of Minnesota Health services are offered on the University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank campus, including pediatric care, University of Minnesota Cancer Care, neonatal NICU care and orthopaedics. Also located on the West Bank campus is University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, where we provide a broad range of pediatric programs from surgery, imaging and neonatal and pediatric intensive care to cardiac and oncology services and blood and marrow and organ transplantation. The hospital also is home to Minnesota’s only children's behavioral inpatient unit and programming exclusively devoted to children ages 12 and younger.  University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital features one of the three largest kidney transplant programs in the world specializing in infants and small children.

We are conveniently located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.