Transplant Surgeon with Banner University Medicine in Tucson, AZ

The Department of Surgery at the University of Arizona-Tucson seeks to recruit an academic abdominal multi-organ transplant surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful applicant will have an interest in pursuing a career focused primarily on kidney and pancreas transplantation. Responsibilities are broad and include deceased and living donor kidney transplantation, liver transplantation, pancreas transplantation, dialysis access procedures and general surgical procedures for patients with end organ failure. The position involves active participation in a multidisciplinary team that manages patients through the entire transplant process. Banner University Medical Center, Tucson has an active lung transplant program in addition to abdominal organ transplantation. Physicians at Banner University Medical Center-Tucson provide clinical care at a state-of-the-art inpatient facility that opened in 2019 and at an outpatient facility that opened in 2018.

*Qualified candidate will receive a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona that is consistent with their credentials.

Qualifications and Essential Functions:

• BC/BE in General Surgery
• Completed ASTS accredited transplant fellowship program
• Valid AZ license (or eligible to receive)
• Candidates with an interest and experience in living donor transplantation, including paired exchange transplants are preferred
• Training in multi-organ procurement, kidney, liver, and pancreas transplantation is essential
• Applicants should have demonstrated skill and interest in teaching learners at all levels
• Mentorship available
• Opportunities for research as well as leadership development are available
• Experienced and new physicians are welcome to apply, however candidates with several years of experience are preferred

Primary Location: Banner University Medical Center - Tucson, 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Secondary Location: Banner University Medical Center - South, 2800 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ

Banner University Medicine's Total Compensation package includes:

• Salary base plus RVU and value-based incentives
• Relocation assistance
• Paid Malpractice
• Paid CME
• Excellent benefit package options that provide security for you and your family
• 401k retirement plan with 4% match after one year of service
  · Employee discounts

Our Community :

The soulful Sonoran Desert. The flavorful Southwest. The peacefully blooming community of Tucson, Arizona is nestled within surrounding mountain views and the lush Sonoran Desert. With 350+ days of annual sunshine, it is easy to soak some sunny Vitamin D with championship golf courses, scenic hiking, cycling-friendly community, horseback riding, and daytrip fishing or kayaking. Selfcare enrichment abounds in refreshing spa resorts, art galleries, enriching culture and entertainment. Tucson was also designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy with many exciting culinary adventures in our restaurant scene. With a population slightly over 0.5 million, Tucson is a growing city with a college town feel that continues to boast an attractive cost of luxury living to enjoy with those you love most!

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V 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.