Vascular Neurologist in Academic Medicine - Banner University Phoenix, AZ

Position Overview:

In partnership with the University of Arizona, the Department of Neurology is now interviewing Vascular Neurologist to join our diverse community at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. A leader in neurological medicine, our multidisciplinary stroke program is the first choice destination center for patients with complex stroke being referred from throughout the Southwestern region. As a primary referral site from Banner Health physicians, one of the nation's largest health systems, our certified comprehensive stroke center team has an ongoing collaboration with the regional, system, and state stroke organizations. We also proudly partner with the University of Arizona as an academic center hosting multiple training programs- including an active neurology residency program and developing associated fellowship programs with encouraged academic and research collaborations. The candidate selected will have the opportunity to develop a full-time clinical practice, educate resident and medical students and be encouraged to participate in clinical and/or basic science research, and will have a faculty appointment consistent with their credentials.

Position Snapshot:

• Stroke Team: 4 Vascular Neurologists, 3 Nurse Practitioner, and 2 Program Coordinators.
• 100% Stroke and Vascular Neurology (Inpatient/Outpatient) practice
• Collaboration with: Neurology, Neurosurgery, Interventional/Neuro-Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiology, and Critical Care
• Academic Appointment with the University of Arizona; Didactic Teaching of Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students
• Varied practice with multiple opportunities, components, and roles
• Opportunities for clinical/science research and academic collaboration
• Full continuum of care from community education and prevention, EMS engagement, acute management and inpatient care with neurosciences ICU, CARF certified stroke inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient stroke clinic

Minimum Qualifications:

• ABPN certification/eligibility: Vascular Neurology
• Fellowship Training in Vascular Neurology
• Experienced and Graduating Vascular Neurologists are encouraged to apply

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally-known academic medical center and the primary teaching facility of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. BUMC-P is a 733 bed, Level 1 Trauma facility: as the largest and one of the most comprehensive tertiary care facilities in Arizona, it provides a full complement of subspecialties including cardiac care, transplant services, oncology, high-risk obstetrics, CARF certified stroke, head injury and general inpatient rehabilitation, epilepsy center, Alzheimer's Institute, and outpatient clinics on campus in primary and specialty care. BUMC-P has been cited for 12 years as one of America's “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report and is consistently rated as a “Best Place to Work” in Arizona.

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.