Academic Palliative Medicine Physician Banner University Medicine | Tucson, AZ

Banner University Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on and relocation assistance

Paid sick time and time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Voluntary benefits for pet and home insurance

24/7 mental health support

Financial wellness resources including 401(k)

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, is looking for a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join its academic palliative care program. The position emphasizes inpatient palliative care consultation with opportunities for teaching and mentoring.

The role includes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team and involves various specialized services including neurology and oncology. Exceptional benefits like relocation assistance and mental health support are provided.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Experience preferred but open to new graduates from fellowship.
• Knowledge of hospice, serious illness care, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Primary focus on inpatient palliative care consultation.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring in an academic environment.
• Interest in program and curriculum development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Quality improvement

Education

Board eligible or board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Job description

Banner University Medical Group and the Division of General Internal Medicine, Palliative Medicine, and Geriatrics are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join our growing academic palliative care program in Tucson, Arizona.

Position Details / Requirements

• Board eligible or board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Primary focus on inpatient palliative care consultation at Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South Campuses, with opportunities for collaborative outpatient clinic participation.
• Knowledge of hospice, serious illness care, and community resources.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring in an academic medical environment.
• Interest in quality improvement, program development, curriculum development, or scholarly activity encouraged.
• Experience preferred but open to new graduates from fellowship.

Schedule Details

• Monday - Friday.
• No weekends and no call.

Locations

Primary: Banner University Medical Center Tucson, 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Secondary: Banner University South Campus, 2800 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ

Overview of the Palliative Care Team

The Palliative Care Team is based at Banner University Medical Center Tucson and consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, and social workers. They provide inpatient consultation for patients with serious illness across a broad range of specialized services including Neurology, Medical, Cardiac, and Surgical ICUs, Transplant, Oncology, and Advanced Heart Failure, and also provide outpatient support and symptom management within the University of Arizona Cancer Center.

Banner Benefits

• Sign‑on and relocation assistance.
• Paid sick time, time off, malpractice coverage, and CME allowance.
• Legal, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free parking.
• Voluntary benefits: pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and parental leave support.
• Resources for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring.
• 24/7 confidential mental health support.
• Physician Well‑Being Program with healthy‑habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on‑demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible.
• Financial wellness resources, including 401(k) with matching or 457(b) deferred retirement plan options, employee perks and discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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