Physician/Division Director - Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here). Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Division Director for our Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Division in our Department of Medicine. In addition to providing high-quality patient-centered care to our diverse patient population and educating medical students, residents, and fellows, the Division Director will also provide strategic, clinical, academic, and administrative leadership. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and clinical skills, documented research, academic accomplishments, and show alignment with the mission and values of Hennepin Healthcare (HHS).

Key Responsibilities as Division Director

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of clinical, educational, and research activities within the Division.  
• Promote excellence in patient care and support innovative models for improving quality and outcomes.
• Support and expand scholarly work in areas such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, and bone metabolism.
• Collaborate with the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Support and advance the Endocrinology Fellowship Program and contribute to medical student and resident education.
• Collaborate with organization leaders to align divisional goals with those of the Department of Medicine and HHS.
• Recruitment, mentorship, support and career development of faculty and trainees.

About the Division

• Committed to serving patients from diverse socioeconomic, gender, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• The Division of Endocrinology has an ACGME accredited fellowship program, and its faculty are affiliated with the University of Minnesota.  
• Patient care and support staff includes Endocrinologists, a Diabetes Physician Associate, Diabetes Nurse Practitioners, Certified Diabetes Educators, Dietitians, Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, and Social Workers (by referral)

Why You’ll Love Working at Hennepin Healthcare

• May be eligible for academic appointment at the University of Minnesota
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness; it is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree. BC/BE to practice as a physician in Minnesota
• Completion of an ACGME, AOA or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited training in Residency training program in Internal Medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME, AOA or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited training in Fellowship training program in Endocrinology.
• Board certification in Endocrinology is required within 4 years of completing training.  

Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research. 

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies.

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.