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Faculty Medical Director - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond.

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The University of Minnesota’s Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Adult Psychiatrist to fill an Academic Track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level as the service lines Adult Inpatient Psychiatry – Faculty Medical Director.

Practice Details:

• Full-Time Opportunity at University of Minnesota Medical Center – West Bank in Minneapolis, MN leading a team of 45 providers
• This new leader should be an established leader or ‘rising star’ with strong administrative leadership skills as well as a passion for academic medicine and patient care
• Responsibilities will include:
  • Medical Director leadership (0.5 FTE)
  • Clinical responsibilities on an inpatient unit (0.3 cFTE)
  • Departmental Education activities in residency and/or medical student education (0.2 aFTE)
• Perform administrative duties, including participating in faculty meetings, serving on committees, participating in accreditation and other reviews, and representing the program at professional organization meetings as appropriate

• Spend clinical time on an inpatient unit where diagnoses would include mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD

• Utilize a fully integrated electronic medical record (EPIC)

About the Department:

• The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery
• Clinically, the department has expanded its inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth psychiatric services to accommodate the high demand for mental health services in the Twin Cities region, resulting in an upward trajectory of growth
• The department consists of 372 inpatient beds, several dedicated psychiatric outpatient facilities, and 8 Twin City area Collaborative Care Clinics integrating behavioral health services with primary care

Qualifications:

• Seeking at least 3 years of experience in a leadership role on an Adult Inpatient Unit.
• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Psychiatry residency and/or fellowship training program.
• Board eligible/certified
• Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges

M Health and Clinical Partnerships:

University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health (M Health) shared care delivery system.  M Health represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to create a nationally renowned 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.

Community Information:

University of Minnesota Physicians is based in the beautiful Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area ranked as the #6 best place to live in America by U.S. News & World Report in 2019. The Twin Cities – Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area has over 3.4 million residents with a community that is culturally rich and ethnically diverse. There are even over 22 lakes in Minneapolis alone. The Twin Cities has a distinct lake culture that will make you get outdoors, stay healthy, and be continuously struck by the beauty of nature. Minneapolis-St. Paul is also home to (MSP) Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport, a large transportation hub that is less than 30 minutes from the University Campus. 

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M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement.

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