About the Job
The Department of Emergency Medicine has clinical and academic positions available.
Duties:
We seek individuals who are outstanding physicians, subspecialty trained in Pediatric Emergency
Medicine or dual boarded in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, and who are looking for a unique opportunity to participate in an emergency facility with a strong academically-oriented atmosphere, as faculty members of the University of Minnesota Medical School. Responsible for providing emergency medical services to critically ill and injured pediatric patients.
Specific duties include:
● Diagnosing and treating all types of medical emergencies for infants, children, teens, and young adults. Conduct complete patient examinations; counsel patients and parents on treatment plans and care. Record patient medical history. Recommend diagnostic testing based on medical history and physical examination. Evaluation and management of children/adolescents with mental health conditions with or without addiction.
● Annual instruction of course on first year resident procedures for suturing, intubation, lumbar puncture and splinting. Instruction on Emergency education courses for general EM and pediatric residents. Instruction of at least three PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) courses annually to residents, nurses, physicians and advanced practitioners.
● Participate in mock codes with simulations for residents, nurses and clinical instructors at Hennepin Healthcare.
● Participation and project management to promote or improve the division (Quality Improvement leader, out-reach to urgent care and community hospitals).
● Participation in updates for Emergency Department guidelines.
● Perform related administrative duties within division, department, and hospital. Join related departmental/divisional committees. Attendance at monthly department/division and educational meetings.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
M.D. degree or foreign equivalent; board certification or board eligibility in pediatric emergency medicine; ability to obtain PALS instructor certification within 3 months and Minnesota medical license.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $231,000 - $322,000 ; depending on education/qualifications/experience depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

