APP - Pediatric Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery Banner University Medical Group

About the Opportunity

Join our growing Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division in a unique role that combines specialized pediatric clinical care with meaningful program development. This Part-time (0.5 FTE) position offers a 50/50 clinical-administrative split, providing you the opportunity to deliver compassionate care to pediatric patients with plastic and craniofacial conditions while shaping the future of our program.

Clinical Responsibilities (50%)

• Pediatric Craniofacial Clinics: Conduct two clinics per month at Banner North Campus and outpatient settings near Tucson Medical Center
• Patient Population: Children with congenital anomalies through Children's Rehabilitative Services (CRS)
• Clinic Management: Run clinics in partnership with nursing staff
• Clinical Procedures: Perform a variety of procedures including bandage changes, wound care management, routine suturing and staple placement, and tissue expansion procedures
• Inpatient Service: Occasional rounds and patient care at Banner -- University Medical Center Tucson
• First Assist Opportunities: Occasional support in OR settings (~10%)
• Collaborative Support: Assist surgeons in inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings as needed

Administrative Responsibilities (50%)

• Virtual surgical planning coordination
• Surgical planning assistance for procedures and guides
• Accreditation support
• Program development for craniofacial and pediatric plastics services
• Registry Management: Develop and maintain clinical registries for research

Schedule & Work Environment

• Part-time schedule: Five shifts over a 2-week pay period (3 days one week, 2 days the next)
• Flexibility required: Due to split role and travel to multiple clinic sites
• Work-life balance: No weekends, no nights, no call

Required Qualifications

• Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioners with surgical experience, particularly:
  • Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (ACPNP)
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNP)
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP)
• Current Board Certification, DEA license, and BLS certification
• Experience: Minimum 3 years pediatric experience
• Surgical experience: A plus but not required
• RNFA Certification: Preferred for NPs; willing to support training if necessary

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a team member who is:

• Nimble and adaptable with a collaborative spirit
• Optimistic with a "can-do" attitude
• Interested in program development and clinical research/registries
• Willing to pitch in wherever needed in a growing service
• Comfortable with flexible scheduling and travel to multiple clinic sites

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

Shape the Program: Make meaningful contributions to a growing service

Clinical Research: Key role in developing registries for clinical-based studies

Program Development: Leave your mark on an evolving service

Academic Dimension: Contribute beyond clinical care

Collaborative Environment: Work with a pleasant, supportive team

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Interact with nearly every hospital discipline

Strong Institutional Support: Backed by the Chair of Surgery

Our Team

You will join the distinguished Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team led by:

• Geoffrey C. Gurtner, MD, FACS - Department Head, Surgery
• Joseph Carey, MD - Division Chief, Plastic Surgery
• Aaron C. Mason, MD, FACS, FAAP - Clinical Professor of Surgery
• Carolyn Donohue, PA-C - Physician Assistant, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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.