Family Medicine - Physician - Academics
Minneapolis, MN, 55415, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- family medicine physician
- primary care physician
- clinical education
A board-certified Family Medicine physician is sought to provide comprehensive outpatient care to diverse patient populations and participate in clinical education for medical students. The role emphasizes minimal call duties and opportunities for faculty development, scholarly activities, and quality improvement initiatives. The position is based at the University of Minnesota’s Mill City Clinic and involves teaching, mentoring, and contributing to innovative primary care research.
About the Job
We are seeking a board-certified Family Medicine physician to join a high-performing, collegial team of primary care clinicians. This position is based at the award-winning Mill City Clinic, located in the heart of Minneapolis, directly across the street from the iconic Guthrie Theater. In this full-time role, you will provide outpatient care to a broad range of patients, from 1 week of age to 103, from 300+ Zip codes, with high representation in the geriatric, performing arts, academic, international, and LGBTQ+ communities. In addition, this role will provide clinical education to medical students on their required Family Medicine clerkship. Call is minimal for family medicine and pediatric patients. The University provides numerous opportunities for faculty development and participation in various scholarly activities.
Qualifications
Required:
MD or DO
Completion of a Family Medicine residency
Board certified/eligible in Family Medicine
Ability to obtain MN license
Preferred:
3+ years’ Family Medicine experience
Medical student teaching experience including curriculum development and evaluation, scholarly activities, mentoring trainees, and medical directorship
Familiar with Epic EMR
Passionate about quality improvement/quality assurance
About the Department
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 45 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of eight family medicine residencies—five in the Twin Cities, three in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor four fellowship programs—sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine, and human sexuality— and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are currently the #1 National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine department in the U.S. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health.
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
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
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
- Employee transit pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
How To Apply
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.
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.
This position will remain open until filled.
Diversity
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.
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.
Employment Requirements
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.
About the U of M
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.
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).
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.
Join us on a mission to advance medicine.
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.




