Vascular Neurologist – University of Minnesota

The Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota and UMPhysicians is recruiting Vascular Neurologists to join our growing team in Minneapolis, MN. We are excited to announce the following opportunities are available:

Vascular Neurologist (Clinical)

The University of Minnesota Department of Neurology and M Health Fairview seek a Vascular Neurologist to join our dynamic, rapidly growing cerebrovascular team. This position will join a network of specialist academic physicians, fellows, residents, and APPs, providing the highest standard of care across our health system, including a comprehensive stroke center, thrombectomy-capable stroke center, primary stroke center, and six acute stroke-ready hospitals.

This position requires the highest level of vascular neurology expertise to care for complex cerebrovascular patients as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of vascular neurologists, neurointensivists, endovascular surgical neuroradiologists, and open cerebrovascular neurosurgeons. Our program also supports a robust telemedicine network that provides optimal care for stroke patients throughout the state. Outpatient opportunities consist of new referrals, longitudinal care of established patients, TIA clinic, and collaborative specialty clinics such as Stroke-Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Stroke-Cardiology. In addition to clinical care, a crucial component of this position is educating our trainees (stroke, neurocritical care, and endovascular surgical neuroradiology fellows, stroke research fellows, residents, and medical students). We also have a core commitment to clinical research, including our role as an NIH StrokeNet Regional Coordinating Center. Finally, in recognition of the intensity of 24-7 state-of-the-art cerebrovascular care, our stroke program is transitioning to a shift model which will eliminate nearly all overnight call. This change embodies our continued dedication to a balanced, positive work environment that supports excellence in academic, educational, and non-clinical pursuits.  

Vascular Neurologist (Research Career Development Track)

The University of Minnesota Department of Neurology and M Health Fairview seeks a Vascular Neurologist on a research career development track to join our dynamic, rapidly growing cerebrovascular team. This position will join a network of specialist academic physicians, fellows, residents, and APPs, providing the highest standard of care across our health system which includes a comprehensive stroke center, thrombectomy-capable stroke center, primary stroke center, and six acute stroke-ready hospitals.  Clinically, this position requires the highest level of vascular neurology expertise to care for complex cerebrovascular patients in person and via telestroke. This position supports qualified O1 and J1 Applicants

This position is a three-year track supporting those who wish to develop into clinician-scientists.  It is structured similarly to an NIH career development award with protected time for research career development:

Year 1 includes 50% protected time for research career development and participation in the NIH StrokeNet Research Fellowship Years 2 and 3 includes at least 25% protected time with flexibility based upon the applicant’s career goals and additional internal funding garnered during Year 1  

Why University of Minnesota:

Excellent academic support for faculty including statistical support, research mentorship, and dedicated system-wide stroke research databases. The University of Minnesota is a regional coordinating center for the NIH Stroke Network with an established clinical research infrastructure.  We are currently top enrollers in multiple, ongoing, pivotal phase-III clinical stroke trials. An emphasis on education with considerable conference and didactic time dedicated to training three vascular neurology fellows annually, in addition to our residents, medical students, stroke research fellows, and stroke specialist APPs. In recognition of the intensity of 24-7 state-of-the-art cerebrovascular care, our stroke program is transitioning to a shift model which will eliminate nearly all overnight call.  This change embodies our continued commitment to a sustainable, positive work environment supporting academic, educational, and non-clinical excellence. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits support all aspects of well-being. Public Service Loan Forgiveness-qualifying employer.  

Please get in touch with Rebecca Hughbanks at rhughban10@umphysicians.umn.edu with your CV or apply online at https://mphysicians.org/careers For more information regarding the Department of Neurology, please visit: https://med.umn.edu/neurology