Faculty Trauma Assistant/Assoc. Professor – Banner University Medical Group Phoenix!

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Banner Health's Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a Trauma Surgery Faculty member to join a high-acuity Level I program, with strong academic infrastructure and research opportunities. The role emphasizes fellowship education, mentorship, and program development.

The candidate should be a trauma surgery fellow with scholarly activity, teaching experience, and leadership potential, ready to contribute to multidisciplinary care and ongoing clinical research at UA COM-P affiliate site.

Qualifications

• Trauma Surgery fellowship training BC or BE in Surgical Critical Care.
• Eligible for unrestricted Arizona medical licensure (academic eligibility).
• Active publications within the past three years; active society membership.

Responsibilities

• Emergency, Trauma, and TSICU call coverage (backup call included within shift obligation).
• Elective surgery participation (required).
• ATLS instruction and teaching; minimum 50% attendance at Trauma Executive Committee meetings.
• Mentorship of faculty, fellows, and residents.
• Active research publications and scholarly contributions supporting program verification.

Skills

Trauma Surgery leadership

Teaching & mentorship

Research & publications

Education

Trauma Surgery fellowship training BC or BE in Surgical Critical Care

Tools

Robotic Surgery Experience

ATLS Instruction status

Job description

Faculty Trauma Assistant/Assoc. Professor – Banner University Medial Group Phoenix!

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenixis recruiting aTrauma Surgery Facultymember to join a growing, high-acuityLevel I Trauma Center— certified by both theACSand theState of Arizona. The program is affiliated with theUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (UA COM-P), offering faculty a strong academic infrastructure and meaningful scholarly engagement.

The ideal candidate is an engaged, self-starting team player with high emotional intelligence who communicates professionally, thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, and is passionate aboutTraumaprogram development, fellowship education, mentorship, and research growth.

Qualifications:

• Trauma Surgery fellowship training BC or BE in Surgical Critical Care
• Eligible for unrestricted Arizona medical licensure
• Active publications within the past three years
• Active professional society membership
• Demonstrated clinical, scholarly, and teaching ability Interest in research development and leadership
• Collaborative professional conduct

Preferred:

• Robotic surgery experience(willing to train)
• ATLS Instructor status(willing to train)
• Academic recognition for teaching or clinical excellence
• Clinical research or scientist background

Work Schedule:

Model:Shift-Based

FTE:1.0 with flexibility |Compensation:wRVU-based

Clinical Scope:

This is an adult-only program with a busy and expanding service line, covering the following areas: Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Surgery | Trauma Surgery ICU (TSICU) | Outpatient Trauma Clinic | Growing Elective Surgery Volume

Responsibilities:

• Emergency, Trauma, and TSICU call coverage (backup call included within shift obligation)
• Elective surgery participation(required)
• ATLS instruction and teaching Minimum50% attendanceat Trauma Executive Committee meetings
• Mentorship of faculty, fellows, and residents
• Active research publications and scholarly contributions supporting program verification

Program Highlights:

Donor Care Center— A new, exclusive institutional capability led by Dr. Tompeck.

APEX Fellowship— On-site Program Director led by Dr. Petersen(UA COM-P details available upon request).

Surgical Critical Care Fellowship— Two new fellows accepted annually.

Dedicated Research Program— Structured infrastructure led by Dr. Douglas with strong UA COM-P affiliation.

Protected Time— Available for discussion; strong institutional track record securing academic time at UA.

Specialized Procedures(Highly Valued):

• Chest Wall Stabilization — Rib Plating
• Thoracic Surgery — VATS or Thoracotomy
• PEG Tube Placement
• Abdominal Wall Reconstruction — TAR, TAPP, TEPP, retrorectus and mesh repair
• Skin Grafting
• Tracheostomy — Percutaneous or open/OR
• Cricothyroidotomy

Learn more about BUMCP and the Surgical Division Here:

Right Care. Right Place. Right Time. | Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Banner Benefits:You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that’s more than just basic medical, dental, and vision coverage — it’s everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health, to your family, to your satisfaction at work. So, we design your benefits with you in mind. We listen to what you have to say, offer a wide variety of competitive benefits to give you peace of mind and provide additional tools and resources to support you.

• Productivity and Value-Based Incentives, Malpractice, and CME Allowance
• Legal, Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave Support
• Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
• 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care
• Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
• Financial wellness resources, including retirement plans with matching or 401(k) and 457(b) deferred options, employee perks, and discounts

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Banner Health values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO employer.

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