Interventional Pain Medicine

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota invites applications from board-certified or board-eligible Interventional Pain Medicine Physicians to join our growing program in Minneapolis, MN.  The successful candidate will be appointed to an academic rank and appointment track commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Position Overview:

• Join a collegial department of more than 60 Anesthesiologists, including three Pain Medicine faculty members.
• Deliver clinical care within a dynamic outpatient Interventional Pain management practice, encompassing consultation clinic and interventional procedure clinics.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans for both new and existing patients, and identify the specific conditions and patients’ needs to ultimately decrease pain and increase function.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of Neuromusculoskeletal specialists including Neurology, Orthopedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, and various medicine subspecialties.
• Outpatient therapy services are provided by specialized therapists focused on neuro and musculoskeletal pain.
• Practice at a state-of-the-art Clinic and Surgery Center located on the main University of Minnesota campus.
• This position will assume responsibilities within the operating room, with preference given to candidates proficient in regional anesthesia techniques.
• Excellent work-life balance with 1:10 call schedule potentially involving regional service, operating room, or pain medicine.
• Engage in teaching opportunities with residents and fellows (including a pain management fellowship) and ASA endorsed simulation center.

About the Department:

In the Department of Anesthesiology, our mission is clear: we are driven to eliminate pain, improve patient outcomes and train the next generation of anesthesiologists. Our department cultivates a culture of inquiry, where best medical practices are determined through clinical and scientific methods as well as translational investigation. 

Requirements:

• BC/BE in Anesthesiology with fellowship training in Pain Medicine.
• Candidates should have competency in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar epidural/facet injections, advanced interventional pain techniques, spine RFA, and radiographic imaging. SCS and Ultrasound expertise is a plus but not mandatory.
• Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota and 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 the VISA.

Benefits Highlights

Our benefits package was recently recognized for its competitive and inclusive nature. Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Best in industry 401K employer contribution
• Concierge services and a well-being allowance

More information can be found here: UMN Benefits and M Physicians 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!

University of Minnesota Medical Center is the flagship location for University of Minnesota Health, and is comprised of two hospitals and dozens of adult specialty clinics on both the East and West banks of the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis.

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