Faculty Physician – Cardiovascular Critical Care (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor)

Critical Care MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$379K - $677K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

The Cardiovascular Division at the University of Minnesota is seeking a board certified/eligible Cardiologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank on an academic track. As part of our continued program expansion, the Division is recruiting a critical care cardiologist.

The Cardiovascular Division at the University of Minnesota has a growing regional and national reputation in cardiovascular clinical care and research. The candidate will work closely with Cardiovascular Division and Lillehei Heart Institute leadership to advance the University’s clinical and academic missions.

The University of Minnesota Medical School advances cardiovascular science through pioneering research, trains and mentors future leaders, shares faculty expertise with medical professionals and the public, and provides compassionate, state-of-the-art cardiovascular care for the most complex patients we serve.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited ACGME Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology/Critical Care fellowship-training program. Board eligible/certified in Cardiology and Critical Care Cardiology.

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 receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of the VISA. 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 $379,000 - $677,000 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: hr.myu.umn.edu 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.

Employment Update: As an organization deeply rooted in our community, it’s our responsibility to protect the wellbeing of our teams, provide a safe and healthy environment for those we serve, and to set an example for our neighbors. We take our obligation to care for our patients seriously.

That is why M Physicians is requiring all employees, providers, learners and volunteers to receive an annual Flu vaccination unless a reasonable accommodation or exemption is granted. Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click “Apply” and sign in with your account.

If you are a new applicant, select “Create Account”. Employees: If you are a current University of Minnesota Physicians employee, please log into Workday to access our Internal Careers Site.

Contingent Workers: If you are not an employee but have an active Workday account with the University of Minnesota Physicians, please log into Workday and apply using the Find UMP Jobs Worklet.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will provide state-of-the-art cardiovascular critical care to complex patients while advancing the division's clinical and academic missions. They will also participate in pioneering research and mentor future leaders within the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited ACGME Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology/Critical Care fellowship-training program. They must be board eligible or certified in Cardiology and Critical Care Cardiology and hold or be eligible for a Minnesota medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Cardiovascular ResearchMedical EducationMentoringAcademic Leadership

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 42 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 93% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$528k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $535k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Critical Care Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Faculty Physician – Cardiovascular Critical Care (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) at University of Minnesota Physicians a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Critical Care Medicine — ranked against 222 active Critical Care Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Critical Care Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 222 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with Substantial Employer Contribution
CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage
Student Loan Assistance