Pediatric Neurologist

NeurologyFull-Time

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Job Description

The University of Minnesota seeks a new faculty member who is board-certified or board -eligible to join the Division of Pediatric Neurology in the Department of Neurology.

After a recent expansion, our division now includes 7 pediatric neurology faculty members, an advanced practitioner, pediatric neurology residency and we are dedicated to further growth and an elevated academic profile. The opening is for a non-tenure track clinician who also has an interest in teaching.

Clinical research interests may be accommodated. Our faculty are actively engaged in the teaching of medical students, adult and pediatric neurology residents, and pediatric residents, with abundant opportunities to mentor other learners.

Our division is an integral component of the Department of Neurology, which has robust research, education, and clinical activities and resources. The Department had over $20 million in NIH funding in 2025.

We also collaborate actively with the Department of Pediatrics in all these domains, and have strong relationships with other departments.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Pediatric Neurology residency training program and Board Certified or Board Prepared Licensed or ability to obtain Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Licensure Ability to obtain and / or maintain DEA certification for the State of Minnesota Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges. Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Highlights Our benefits package was recently recognized for its competitive and inclusive nature.

Some highlights include: Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Best in industry 401K employer contribution Concierge services and a well-being allowance More information can be found here: UMN Benefits and M Physicians Benefits.

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!

Explore Minnesota Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area #UMP 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.

Company Overview: At University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), we are on a mission to deliver exceptional patient care, advance medicine through research, and train the next generation of health professionals.

M Physicians is the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty clinicians, community-practice clinicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals.

We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality specialty and primary care, innovative and leading-edge cures and treatments, and access to the latest evidence-based care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized clinical care in pediatric neurology and engage in the teaching and mentoring of medical students and residents. Contribute to the academic profile of the division through clinical activities and potential research interests.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Pediatric Neurology residency and be board-certified or board-eligible. Requires the ability to obtain Minnesota medical licensure and DEA certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical TeachingMedical Mentoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Neurologist at University of Minnesota Physicians a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Neurology — ranked against 474 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 13 employers

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$400k-450k
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$550k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
53%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
21%
Loan repayment
16% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 474 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Minnesota Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical insurance
Dental insurance
PSLF eligible employer
Best in industry 401K employer contribution
Concierge services
Well-being allowance