Breathe Easier Practicing with Us - Pediatric Pulmonologist in Tucson, AZ

In partnership with the University of Arizona, the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology at Banner - University Medical Group in Tucson is actively seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist

Banner Health, a top 5-health system, seeks a qualified candidate to join an established team as an academic Pediatric Pulmonologist. Join a well-established, nationally recognized academic pediatric pulmonary practice at the University of Arizona serving a diverse population including border, indigenous and rural populations. The Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine division currently has an accredited Cystic Fibrosis Center, a MCHB-funded Pediatric Pulmonary Center, an active pediatric sleep program and thriving clinical programs in asthma, severe asthma, aerodigestive disorders, neuromuscular diseases, home tracheostomy and ventilator patients and pediatric flexible bronchoscopy. We are an integral part of the Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center and are widely recognized for our clinical and translational research in asthma, cystic fibrosis, and the biology of airway diseases. Our division plays an important role in training medical students, residents, and fellows. Protected time for academic pursuits is available based on interests. There are multiple opportunities to program build, to expand clinical outreach, and to participate in clinical research activities. The successful candidate will hold an academic title with the University of Arizona.

Essential Functions

• Clinical responsibilities shared with other faculty members
• Outpatient pediatric pulmonary clinics
• Inpatient/consult service at Diamond Children's Medical Center—call no more than 1 in 4 weeks
• Academic time
• Call is taken from home

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Arizona medical license obtained by start date
• BE/BC in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

Preferred Qualifications

• Enjoyment of general pediatric pulmonary medicine
• Reliable, energetic individual interested in teaching and scholarly activity
• Interest in quality improvement, clinical/translational or basic science research

Tucson Features

• University town with small town feel and large town culture and entertainment
• Warm sunny climate year round
• Outdoor Adventures: golfing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, swimming, and nearby skiing.
• Heritage and culture: galleries, old presidio, museums, missions, vibrant music and theater scene
• Culinary: We are one of only two UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy in the United States with a great selection of cuisine
• Banner - University Medicine makes the highest level of care accessible to Arizona residents. Academic medicine provides patients the best health care has to offer in the areas of research, teaching, and patient care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) values culture 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.