Faculty Colorectal Surgeon with University of Arizona Cancer Center BUMCT

The Division of Surgical Oncology at Banner University Medical Center Tucson and the University of Arizona is seeking a fellowship-trained Colorectal Surgeon to join our team. Our division is an integral part of the University of Arizona NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The ideal candidate will possess the expertise to deliver comprehensive colorectal care, including management of colorectal cancer, benign colon disease, and benign anorectal disease. The surgeon will join our established Division comprising fourteen surgical oncologists with specialties spanning colorectal, hepatobiliary, upper GI, endocrine, breast, soft tissue, melanoma, and sarcoma.

This opportunity is based at an academic medical center, providing opportunities for research and education. We serve a diverse patient population and have grown in colorectal volume year over year. The environment is friendly and collegial, with a multidisciplinary approach to cancer management and a cooperative team dynamic.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Completion of Colorectal fellowship
• Endoscopy experience preferred
• Valid AZ Medical License (or eligible)
• Desire to work in an academic setting is essential
  · 3+ years of experience practicing as colorectal surgeon in an academic and/or research setting

Practice Highlights:

• Clinical responsibilities include outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, OR cases, and shared Call Coverage
• Dedicated colorectal surgery practice
• Collaborate with two established colorectal surgeons
• 400-500 cases annually with inpatient census of 6-20 patients
• Academic research time provided based on experience
• Teaching and mentoring of students, residents, and fellows
• Multiple practice locations with expansion potential
• Collaborative team environment focused on excellence in patient care

Work Schedule:

Full-Time; Monday - Friday + shared call coverage

Location:

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson | 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG 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.