Academic Physician - Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Academic Physician - Pediatric Hospital Medicine

MinneapolisPosted 5mo agoattending physician
$178,100 – $266,300Listed on official posting
SalaryDr Signal$310,000 physician-reported median · 262 recent reports
PediatricsFull-timeDaytime and overnight in-house coverage; specific shift frequency not stated

Overview

Location
Minneapolis
Schedule
Daytime and overnight in-house coverage; specific shift frequency not stated
Employer-listed pay
$178,100 – $266,300

Listed on official posting

Practice
Academic medical center with community site coverage · Free-standing children's hospital (UMMCH) and community hospital (Fairview Ridges)

Role summary

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at M Health Fairview's University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital is seeking a board-certified/eligible Pediatric Hospitalist at the Assistant Professor level (academic or clinical track), covering one or both Twin Cities sites (UMMCH and Fairview Ridges Hospital). The role involves full-spectrum inpatient pediatric care, teaching medical learners, QI/patient safety projects, and both daytime and overnight in-house shifts, with a base clinical salary range of $178,100–$266,300 commensurate with experience and cFTE.

What the posting highlights

  • In-house coverage at two sites; daytime and overnight shifts; group of ~60 pediatric and med-peds hospitalists
  • Care setting: Primarily inpatient; includes ED pediatric consults and newborn nursery at community site
  • Patient population: Newborns through 18+ year-old pediatric patients, including medically complex cases
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$178k–$266k
Physician-reported total comp$275k–$350k · $310k median
$157kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$371k

One shared annual scale compares the source-listed range with what 262 physicians report earning (national cohort). Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.

Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$178,100 – $266,300
Pay context
Listed on official posting
Evidence
ical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this position is $178,100 - $266,300 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE. The salary from the University is
Observed
3 mo ago
Compensation model
Hybrid

Pay in context

Minneapolis

Employer-posted pay shown next to what physicians report earning — compared, never blended, never scored one against the other.

Employer-posted pay
$178k - $266k/yr
Midpoint $222,200 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$310k
262 physician reports · national cohort · total comp
Posted pay$178k–$266k
Physician-reported total comp$275k–$350k · $310k median
$157kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$371k

Reported pay is SalaryDr community data — total compensation, shown separately from the employer-posted range, which is often base salary only. We don't score one against the other because they measure different things.

Next steps

Employer

University of Minnesota Physicians

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Facility & Community

Minneapolis
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Facility
Free-standing children's hospital (UMMCH) and community hospital (Fairview Ridges)
Market
National
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Facility details
Practice setting
Academic medical center with community site coverage
Facility type
Free-standing children's hospital (UMMCH) and community hospital (Fairview Ridges)
Patient population
Newborns through 18+ year-old pediatric patients, including medically complex cases
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
National
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Academic medical center with community site coverage

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $178,100–$266,300 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • The posted pay sits below what 262 Pediatrics physicians report (national median $310,000) — what closes that gap: productivity upside, bonus, equity, or schedule?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Daytime and overnight in-house coverage; specific shift frequency not stated
Shift type
Daytime and overnight in-house
Inpatient / outpatient
Primarily inpatient; includes ED pediatric consults and newborn nursery at community site
Coverage model
In-house coverage at two sites; daytime and overnight shifts; group of ~60 pediatric and med-peds hospitalists
Admin burden
Administrative leadership responsibilities and QI/patient safety project involvement mentioned
FTE
0
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
Listed on official posting
First seen
3 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
72%

Full description

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at the M Health Fairview's University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital is seeking a board certified/eligible Pediatric Hospitalist at the Assistant Professor rank on the academic or clinical track. This individual will provide care at one or both of our clinical sites. We are a group of nearly 60 pediatric and med-peds hospitalists who provide coverage at two Twin Cities area hospitals: University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital (UMMCH) and Fairview Ridges Hospital. UMMCH is an academic, free-standing children's hospital in Minneapolis providing a full range of pediatric specialties services including PICU, transplant, and pediatric cardiology. Fairview Ridges Hospital is a community site in the South Metro of the Twin Cities with floor-level inpatient pediatrics, ED pediatric consults, and newborn nursery.

Position Highlights:

  • This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dynamic and expanding team of hospitalists, whose primary goal is to provide exceptional, family-centered and innovative care to pediatric patients.
  • The duties of a hospitalist include all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, caring for newborns through 18+ year-old patients, and working closely with the primary care physicians and specialists. Delivery coverage is not required.
  • At both of our clinical sites, we are involved in teaching a variety of medical learners including medical students, residents, and APP students; leading quality improvement and patient safety projects; and administrative leadership responsibilities.
  • The new position will be at the Assistant Professor level for most applicants, on the UMN Academic or Clinician tracks. The clinical FTE will be determined by the individual’s interests and departmental needs. Shifts include both daytime and overnight in-house coverage.
  • Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship experience is a plus but not required for this position.
  • Academic appointments will be made through the University of Minnesota Medical School's Department of Pediatrics.
  • This position provides ample opportunity for growth and development.

About the Department:

As an internationally renowned Department of Pediatrics, we improve pediatric medical practice and change the lives of children through breakthrough research discovery, innovative clinical care, advanced medical education and cross-disciplinary collaboration. We have a full complement of pediatric subspecialty providers to help deliver care to our medically complex patients.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited ACGME Pediatric residency and/or fellowship-training program.
  • Board eligible/certified with the American Board of Pediatrics.
  • Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
  • Ability to work in the United States.

Pay and Benefits:

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 for this position is $178,100 - $266,300 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE.  The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired.

M Physicians provides the following benefits:

  • Substantial 401K employer contribution.
  • Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
  • Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
  • Malpractice insurance coverage.
  • As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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.

Additional Requirements:

An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University’s employment site.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

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.

University of Minnesota

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.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and 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'll 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!

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