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degree; graduate of accredited ACGME Ophthalmology residency and a one-year Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery fellowship; board eligible/certified with American Board of Ophthalmology; licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice licensure; ability to maintain DEA certification in Minnesota; ability to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges for credentialing and privileges, and experience or interest in clinical research and other scholarly activities. 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.

<p> The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is seeking a full-time, board-certified Ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery to serve as the Division Director for our Cornea service. This position offers an exciting opportunity to expand a refractive surgery practice and lead the cornea division within our dynamic and comprehensive ophthalmology department. Our team includes over 40 faculty members across all ophthalmology subspecialties, with the cornea section featuring both a clinician-scientist and a cornea specialist. </p><p> The practice is based at the University of Minnesota, with potential opportunities at one or two affiliated sites in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, a metropolitan region with a population of over 3 million. The department enjoys state-of-the-art technology for imaging, laser treatments, and diagnostics and a top ranked Clinic and Surgery Center that opened in 2016. </p><p> This role involves providing comprehensive ophthalmic care to patients with a range of eye diseases, infections, trauma, and other conditions. Key responsibilities include offering outpatient and inpatient consultations, conducting eye exams, educating medical students, residents, and fellows, leading clinical research and quality improvement initiatives, performing eye surgeries and treatments, and managing related administrative duties within the division, department, and hospital. </p><p><strong> Qualifications </strong></p><p> M.D. degree; graduate of accredited ACGME Ophthalmology residency and a one-year Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery fellowship; board eligible/certified with American Board of Ophthalmology; licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice licensure; ability to maintain DEA certification in Minnesota; ability to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges for credentialing and privileges, and experience or interest in clinical research and other scholarly activities. </p><p> Hire will be at Assistant, Associate or full Professor rank on Academic track depending upon qualifications. </p><p><strong> About the Department </strong></p><p> The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences is dedicated to teaching, research, service, and delivering exceptional clinical care. Its core academic missions are to educate medical students, post-M.D. trainees (residents and fellows), and students in allied health programs, while advancing knowledge in ophthalmology through both basic scientific and clinical research. </p><p> Dr. Silvia Orengo-Nania recently joined the program as Department Head and is focused on expanding the faculty and advancing the department in teaching, research, innovation, and excellence in eye care. </p><p><b> Lions Gift of Sight: </b><br/> The partnership between the Lions, the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation, and the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences began in 1960 with the creation of Lions Gift of Sight. This full-service eye bank is focused on providing donor eye tissue for transplants, research, and education, while promoting organ donation through awareness efforts. Lions Gift of Sight has restored vision to over 43,000 people by supplying corneal tissue for transplantation, making it one of the largest and most successful eye banks globally. It has also provided more than 39,000 corneas for basic research, advancing the field of vision science. Lions Gift of Sight plays a vital role in bringing innovative research to patient care, particularly in improving corneal health and outcomes. <br/><br/> </p><p><b> Pay and Benefits: </b></p><p> 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 this position is $249,647 - $492,450 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE.? The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired. </p><p> M Physicians provides the following benefits: </p><ul><li><p> Substantial 401K employer contribution. </p></li><li><p> Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services. </p></li><li><p> Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees. </p></li><li><p> Malpractice insurance coverage. </p></li><li><p> As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. </p></li></ul><p> 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 . </p><p><b> Additional Requirements: </b></p><p> An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University’s employment site: </p><p><b> M Health and Clinical Partnerships </b></p><p> 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. </p><p><b> University of Minnesota </b></p><p> 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. </p><p>#UMP </p><p> University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond. </p><p><b><em> Join us on a mission to advance medicine. </em></b></p><p> We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. </p><p/>

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At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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<div><div><div><h2>About the Job</h2><div><div><p>The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota is seeking a full-time, board-certified/eligible physician to join our collaborative Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus: 3 physicians, 2 optometrists, 5 orthoptists, and support staff. <br/> </p><p>Position Highlights, Opportunities, & Key Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Enthusiastic pursuit of excellence across our tripartite mission: clinical care, research, and education. </li><li>Robust clinical practice: manage pediatric eye disease and adult strabismus within a premier academic health system. One of our current pediatric ophthalmologists (4th in the division) will be vacating a mature practice. The new faculty physician will have a unique opportunity absorb and build this practice. </li><li>All of our clinicians practice at our main clinic at UMN, the Minnesota Lions Children’s Eye Clinic, which provides over 11,000 patient visits annually. Additionally, the recruit would spend time at satellite clinics weekly.</li><li>Our surgeons operate primarily at the nationally ranked UMN Masonic Children’s Hospital and our UMN Clinics and Surgery Center (CSC). </li><li>Educating the next generation: provide clinical and surgical instruction of medical students, residents, and fellows. Contribute to developing the pediatric ophthalmology & strabismus curriculum.</li><li>Engage in scholarly research, presentations, and publications. Represent the department and university on local, regional, national, and international stages. </li><li>Participate in faculty development activities. </li><li>The recruit will be a member of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences which boasts a strong reputation with subspecialty expertise in all fields of ophthalmology. </li></ul></div></div></div></div><div><div><h2>Qualifications</h2><div><div><ul><li>MD or DO degree.</li><li>Graduate of an accredited ACGME Ophthalmology residency</li><li>Completion of an AAPOS-approved fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus</li><li>Board eligible/certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology</li><li>Licensed or ability to obtain the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure</li><li>Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification in the State of Minnesota</li><li>Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div><div><h2>About the Department</h2><div><div><p>The missions of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences are teaching, research, service and provision of excellent clinical service. Primary academic missions of the department are to teach medical students, post-M.D. trainees (residents and fellows) and students in allied health programs and to advance knowledge in ophthalmology through basic scientific and clinical research endeavors. More at  https://www.ophthalmology.umn.edu/. </p></div></div></div></div><div><div><h2>Pay and Benefits</h2><div><div><p><b>Pay Range:</b> This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort. Clinical salary will be aligned with clinical effort and provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total starting salary would be $275,000 to $350,000 for a full time physician, further adjusted for rank, experience, and clinical volumes. Total salary is competitive with the market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks.  Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians. The corresponding job opening can be foundhere.</p><p><b>Time Appointment:</b>100% Appointment</p><p><b>Position Type: </b>Faculty and P&A Staff </p><p>Please visit the <u>Office of Human Resources</u>website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.</p><p>The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:</p><ul><li>Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off</li><li>Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the <u>Regents Tuition Benefit Program</u></li><li>Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans</li><li>Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts</li><li>University HSA contributions</li><li>Disability and employer-paid life insurance</li><li>Employee wellbeing program</li><li>Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution</li><li><u>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)</u>opportunity</li><li>Financial counseling services </li><li>Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost</li><li><u>Employee Transit Pass</u>with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area</li><li>Malpractice coverage</li><li>CME support</li><li>Access to cutting-edge imaging, clinical trials infrastructure, and research support services.<br/> </li></ul></div></div></div></div><div><div><h2>How To Apply</h2><div><div><p>Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.</p><p>Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.  </p><p>This position will remain open until filled.</p><p>To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><h2>Diversity</h2><div><div><p>The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.</p><p>The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><h2>Employment Requirements</h2><div><div><p>Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><h2>About the U of M</h2><div><div><p><b>The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)</b></p><p>The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.</p><p>At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).</p></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left">University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left"><b><i>Join us on a mission to advance medicine.</i></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"/><p style="text-align:left">We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.</p></div>

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