Lung Transplant Surgeon & Program Builder — Academic Lead

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid malpractice with tail coverage

CME allowance

401(k) matching and 457(b)

Health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Provider well-being resources

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. This role offers the chance to shape protocols, form a multidisciplinary team, develop a referral network, and drive UNOS certification with support from Arizona's largest health system.

The ideal candidate will have fellowship training in thoracic surgery, lung transplant experience, and a vision to serve patients across the Southwest.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Experience leading academic clinical programs and teaching residents, fellows, or students.
• Extensive thoracic surgery experience including lung transplant.
• Experience with minimally invasive and robotic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new lung transplant program within Banner system.
• Shape clinical protocols, multidisciplinary teams, referral networks, and UNOS processes.
• Collaborate on academic activities and education.

Skills

Board certification

Thoracic surgery expertise

Lung transplant experience

Academic medicine

Leadership in program development

Education

Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery

Academic appointment with University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Tools

Minimally invasive techniques

Robotic surgery

Job description

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. This role offers the chance to shape protocols, form a multidisciplinary team, develop a referral network, and drive UNOS certification with support from Arizona's largest health system.

The ideal candidate will have fellowship training in thoracic surgery, lung transplant experience, and a vision to serve patients across the Southwest.