Great Opportunity Peds Intensivist in Tucson, AZ

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care at the University of Arizona in Tucson seeks a full-time board eligible/board certified Pediatric Intensivist to join our current team of 7 Physicians in staffing a 24-bed multidisciplinary PICU. The incumbent will participate with the other members in several activities including resident and medical student education, clinical research, quality improvement and other academic endeavors. Our group provides critical care services at Diamond Children's Medical Center with a 24/7 coverage model, built on a team-based and collaborative approach. The department seeks individuals who can work with diverse students, trainees, and colleagues, and has experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives. Our team works closely with all of the other Pediatric Subspecialties and multiple surgical services - such as Congenital Heart Surgery, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Neurology, Hematology/Oncology, Neurosurgery and Trauma.

Location: Banner Diamond Children's Medical Center, 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

Job Details:

• 1.0 FTE
• Average daily census is 12-14 patients with 24 beds in a closed ICU
• 12-hour in-house shifts- days and nights are shared (flexibility in how shifts are negotiated and scheduled)
• Average of 12 to 13 shifts per month
• Current staff consists of 7 Physicians
• Quaternary Care PICU with Post-Op Cardiac, Level 1 Trauma (Level 2 Pediatrics), General PICU, CRRT, ECMO, Neurosurgical care, and advanced ventilation modes cared for in our 24-bed PICU
• Participate in multi-site clinical trials
• Excess shift compensation available
• Works with 3-4 Pediatrics, EM Peds, or EM residents per block
• Works with 2-3 medical students per month
• Flexibility in practice with additional research and teaching opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

• BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care
• Experienced providers and new grads welcome to apply
• Experience or training in ECMO, Cardiac, and Trauma
• Strong clinical skills and reputation for strong interprofessional communication
• Ability to work within a diverse environment including students, residents, and with other faculty
• Should have an interest in teaching multi-disciplinary trainees, as well as interest in quality improvement and other academic endeavors tailored to the candidate's current career path

Our Community:

The soul of the Sonoran Desert. The flavor of the 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 in some sunny Vitamin D with championship golf courses, scenic hiking, cycling-friendly communities, 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 500k, 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 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.