Pediatric Neurosurgeon

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$607K - $764K

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Job Description

The Department of Neurosurgery and the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital seek a fellowship trained, board eligible or board certified neurosurgeon with a primary focus in pediatric neurosurgery. This position is designed for a surgeon-scientist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to elevate and expand the institution’s pediatric neurosurgery clinical and research programs.

The ideal candidate will work effectively in multidisciplinary collaborative programs, demonstrate surgical technical excellence, and develop research programs related to their area of clinical practice. The applicants will have distinct experience or training in pediatric neurosurgery.

The successful applicant will be expected to enhance the existing programs in pediatric neurosurgery, bring a significant research program to the Department, and participate in resident education.

Full-time appointment on the clinical scholar track, level of appointment and compensation are dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Practice sites for this position include the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, the University of Minnesota Medical Center, its Ambulatory Surgical Center, and outreach sites in the Minnesota Health system.

Ranked one of the Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report(2016-2017) in four specialties, the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital the health of children. This transformation occurs by serving for one child at a time, while advancing education, research, and care on behalf of all children.

The Department of Neurosurgery supports a fully ACGME accredited residency training program in Neurological Surgery. All faculty members participate in residency education.

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 $ $607,000 - $764,000 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.

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

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, 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 in the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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.

As part of its commitment, the University of Minnesota provides equal access and opportunity to 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. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

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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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.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide expert pediatric neurosurgical care while expanding the institution's clinical and research programs. They are also expected to participate in resident education and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Applicants must be fellowship-trained and board-eligible or board-certified neurosurgeons with a primary focus on pediatric neurosurgery. A strong commitment to research and academic excellence is required for this faculty-level appointment.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical researchMultidisciplinary collaborationAcademic medicine

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 80% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$686k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $695k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
7%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 876 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo≈ 3% 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

Substantial 401K employer contribution
Well-being program
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance
PSLF eligible
Low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans