Section Chief, Thoracic Oncology

CHIEF, THORACIC SURGERY

BANNER MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, PHOENIX, AZ

Banner-MD Anderson Cancer Center is actively recruiting for a Thoracic Surgery Chief to join our growing team. This unique opportunity to join a strong team of national leaders in multidisciplinary cancer care, education, and discovery.

The Chief will lead the Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Programs across all Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center locations in Arizona and Colorado. Responsibilities include growth of the multidisciplinary program, recruitment and retention of faculty, and implementation of a robust clinical research program in collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The successful hire will join the faculty at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix and have the opportunity for an adjunct faculty appointment from the University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Center.

It is expected that the Section Chief will spend approximately 30% of their time overseeing administrative responsibilities and the remaining 70% focused on part time clinical practice in the cancer center. Qualified candidates are to be board-certified/board eligible and have relevant training/experience. Ideal candidates will be proficient in the surgical management of general thoracic surgical diseases, including benign and malignant lung, esophageal/foregut, chest wall, pleural, and diaphragm surgical disease. Lung transplant experience/proficiency is not a requirement for this position. Minimally invasive thoracic surgical skills (robotic, VATS/laparoscopic, endoscopic) are also highly desired.

Joining our program affords an opportunity to enjoy:

• Team approach to care with focused disease-specific expertise in the medical, radiation, and surgical management of the cancer patient
• Evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Access to clinical trials and new investigative therapies
• State-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of all types of cancer
• Oncology expertise in supportive care services
• Dedicated APP support
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with training and experience
• Opportunity for an adjunct faculty position at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and University of Arizona

We are seeking applicants with:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery
• Possess experience in Thoracic Oncologic, Esophageal, and Lung Surgery
• Excellent clinical training and interest in clinical research preferred
• Ability and desire to support a growing team and align with the needs of the program

Designed with experts from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center has an evidence-based design and state-of-the-art technologies including advanced surgical tools, the Da Vinci robotics system and advanced treatment capabilities. This is an exciting and exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated Thoracic Surgeon with oncology experience to practice in a cutting edge, multidisciplinary cancer center. Candidates should have a strong interest in building a thoracic surgery program, practicing in collaboration with our existing multidisciplinary cancer team and with the world class Thoracic Surgery Department at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston Texas.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Health values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO Employer.

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.