Faculty Trauma Assistant/Assoc. Professor - Banner University Medical Group Phx!

Banner University Medical Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Parental leave support

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Phoenix seeks a Trauma Surgery Faculty member for a busy Level I program affiliated with UA COM-P. The role emphasizes trauma/acute care surgery, teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activity in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained in Trauma Surgery, hold BC/BE in Surgical Critical Care, and be eligible for unrestricted Arizona medical licensure, with active publications and society involvement.

Qualifications

• Trauma Surgery fellowship training required.
• 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.

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 fellowship training

Board certification in Surgical Crit.‑

Arizona medical licensure eligibility

Publications (last 3 years)

Professional society membership

Clinical, scholarly, teaching ability

Interest in research development/lead.

Collaborative conduct

Education

BC/BE in Surgical Critical Care

Job description

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

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix is recruiting a Trauma Surgery Faculty member to join a growing, high-acuity Level I Trauma Center — certified by both the ACS and the State of Arizona. The program is affiliated with the University 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 about Trauma program 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
• Minimum 50% attendance at 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

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.