Faculty Physician - Pediatric Hepatology- Academic Track, Clinical Scholarship

About the Team

The Department of Pediatrics and The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota is a thriving academic practice. Our program covers the full spectrum of care in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. The Division plays a leading and integral role in hepatology and liver transplantation, hosting one of the longest-standing pediatric liver transplant programs in the United States. We are home to a nationally recognized program in pediatric pancreatology and total pancreatectomy, including pancreatic islet autotransplantation.

Our division maintains the highest ambitions for excellence in patient services, teaching, and research. We participate in ongoing clinical research projects covering gastrointestinal diseases in cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, and autoimmune hepatitis. Additionally, we are part of the Rare Disease program at the University of Minnesota, recently recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National Organization of Rare Diseases.

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. Our nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.

About the Role

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric hepatologist to join nine other full-time faculty and three nurse practitioners. The successful candidate will join a team that cares for patients with diverse and fascinating problems. In addition to providing excellent patient care, you will participate in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, engage in research projects tailored to your career interests, and contribute to service activities on behalf of the department and the profession.

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.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis, 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 will 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.

Hiring Process

Please contact Dr. Catherine Larson-Nath, Division Director, with questions at lars2698@umn.edu. An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University's employment site.

Equal Opportunity

University of Minnesota Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and values 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.