Midcareer Faculty Trauma Surgeon with Research Leadership Focus

Midcareer Trauma Surgeon with Research Leadership Focus

Division of Trauma | Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix & University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

The Division of Trauma Surgery at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix (BUMCP) is seeking a midcareer Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon with a strong track record in clinical research and academic leadership. This unique role combines high-volume clinical care with the opportunity to shape research strategy and mentor trainees in an academic, multidisciplinary environment.

About the Institution:

BUMCP is a 766-bed, Magnet-recognized, ACS-verified Level 1 Trauma Center (adult-only), affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. The Trauma Division includes 12 faculty, 10 APPs, and provides comprehensive trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care services. The division is actively expanding elective surgery volume and integrating advanced surgical technologies.

Position Highlights:

Academic appointment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, commensurate with experience. Key focus on clinical research development, fellowship program support, and trauma program advancement. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment with high acuity trauma, acute care, and critical care patients. Contribute to the academic development of medical students, residents, and fellows through teaching and mentorship.

Work Schedule:

Full-Time

Location: Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, 1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board Certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
• Fellowship training in Trauma, Acute Care and Surgical Critical Care
• Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience
• Active or eligible Arizona medical license and DEA registration
• ATLS Instructor certification
• Demonstration of research leadership with recent (within last 3 years) publications, academic activity, and professional society involvement
• Prior Academic or Teaching Excellence Awards
• Strong commitment to education, collaboration, and health equity

Additional Desired Skill Qualifications in:

• Chest wall stabilization (Rib Plating)
• Robotic Surgery
• Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube
• Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
• Cutaneous Grafting
• Tracheostomy
• Cricothyroidotomy

Practice Details:

• Multidisciplinary team providing care across Trauma Surgery, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Outpatient Follow-up Clinics
• Participation in Emergency, Trauma surgery and ICU calls (180 shifts annually)
• Adult Level 1 ACS Verified and State Designated Trauma Center
• Donor Care Center - uniquely housed within and managed by our critical care team
• Affiliation with the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Research Institution

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community 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.