Anesthesiologist for Academic Liver Transplant Team - Tucson, AZ

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Arizona-Tucson is seeking a visionary and highly motivated anesthesiologist. This position will play a strategic role within a rapidly growing and innovating transplant institute that is poised to become a national leader in abdominal organ transplantation. As a Liver Transplant Anesthesiologist, you will be part of a collaborative effort to grow the Liver Transplant program that is the sole provider of liver transplants in the greater Tucson Metropolitan Area. Working closely with a highly skilled transplant team including world-class surgeons, hepatologists, intensivists, and allied specialists, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team to build a world class transplant program at Banner University Tucson Medical Center and drive initiatives in enhanced recovery, perioperative safety, and innovation in transplant anesthesia. You will engage in mentorship, education, and academic contributions within the College of Medicine and join an energetic anesthesia department with vibrant training programs and exceptional opportunities for professional growth.

This is a thrilling moment for transplant medicine in Tucson. Our institution is expanding into robot-assisted abdominal transplantation and initiating a living donor liver transplant program—all underpinned by a bold vision for academic excellence, clinical precision, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

As the Director, you will:

• Shape and lead the liver transplant anesthesia program
• Collaborate closely with a highly skilled transplant team including world-class surgeons, hepatologists, intensivists, and allied specialists
• Drive initiatives in enhanced recovery, perioperative safety, and innovation in transplant anesthesia
• Engage in mentorship, education, and academic contributions within the College of Medicine

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with renowned research entities, including the BIO5 Institute—a global hub for organ regeneration and cellular transplant research, and the Boyer Liver Institute, Arizona's state-funded center for liver disease innovation.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Board certification in Anesthesiology with significant experience in liver transplant cases
• Fellowship training in transplant, critical care, or cardiothoracic anesthesia (preferred)
• Proven leadership ability in a complex surgical environment
• Interest in research, education, and advancing perioperative transplant science

If you're passionate about advancing liver transplant care in a setting that fosters clinical leadership, research excellence, and academic growth, we invite you to lead this exciting journey with us in Tucson.

The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona commensurate with experience and academic achievements.

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.

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.