Faculty Physician - General GI with focus in IBD University Tucson, AZ

Faculty Physician - General Gastroenterologist with a focus in IBD

Banner University Medical Group - Tucson

About this Opportunity:

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Arizona and Banner University Medical Group—Tucson is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist who specializes in the care of complex inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. A candidate with an advanced fellowship in Crohn's and colitis would be ideal. You will be joining a team of IBD providers that includes one MD, two APPs, nursing, and pharmacy support. The IBD practice draws patients from the Southwest region and serves as the only site for IBD specialists within Banner Health.

The candidate can walk into practice with a panel of IBD patients from the start. This is a tremendous opportunity to build an IBD practice and make an immediate impact on the region. You will be joining an established Clinical Faculty team at the University of Arizona and Banner University Medical Center - Tucson Campus & South Campus in Tucson, AZ.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BC/BE required
• New grad fellows and experienced attendings will be considered

Position Details:

• Outpatient clinic
• Outpatient endoscopy
• Inpatient consult and call, equal rotation
• 10 faculty physicians, 10 Fellows, 6 APPs
• Teaching and mentorship of trainees - students, residents & fellows
• Robust fellowship program, ACGME accredited
• Opportunity for educational, leadership and research-related effort
• Well established regional referral center with high clinical volumes
• Outstanding colleagues in Surgery, Interventional Radiology & Oncology
• BUMC-Tucson Hospital is ranked #2 in the state of Arizona by Health grades for exceptional care in Gastrointestinal Medicine & Gastrointestinal Care
• Faculty appointment to the University of Arizona consistent with credentials

Banner Benefits:

• Growing healthcare market with expanding patient population
• Vibrant arts scene with museums, galleries, and performing arts venues
• Year-round outdoor recreation includes hiking, biking, and golf
• Tucson International Airport with direct flights to major hubs
• Family-friendly communities with excellent schools
• Excellent work-life balance opportunities

About Banner Health

You want to help lead change in the health care field – rather than just react to it. You want to spend your time doing what you do best – caring for patients. You belong at Banner Medical Group (BMG) and Banner – University Medicine Group (BUMG).As Banner Health's employed physician group with more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practitioners across more than 65 specialties, BMG, is transforming the delivery of care. This transformation can most clearly be seen in our Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) implementation. Through PCMH, we’re organizing care around patients, working in teams and coordinating and tracking care over time. The end result is the highest quality and most efficient delivery of patient care.For physicians working in their own practices, we have two different paths to lead you to a colorful career with Banner Health.We also offer faculty positions at Banner – University Medicine Center in partnership with the University of Arizona.