Physician-Gastroenterology

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid malpractice

Career advancement resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A leading medical group in Tucson is seeking a Faculty Physician - GI Motility Specialist to join its multidisciplinary program. Ideal candidates will be BC/BE Gastroenterologists with fellowship training in gastrointestinal motility disorders. Responsibilities include managing patients, teaching medical trainees, and developing a comprehensive motility program. The role offers a competitive salary, recruitment incentives, and a generous benefits package, promoting work/life balance and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gastroenterology required.
• Fellowship training in GI motility preferred.
• Newly graduated fellows and experienced attendings encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient consult and call responsibilities.
• Conduct outpatient motility-focused clinic.
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents.
• Develop a comprehensive motility program.
• Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and GI fellows.
• Opportunities for educational leadership, program development and research.

Skills

BC/BE in Gastroenterology

Fellowship training in GI motility

Experience in managing gastrointestinal motility disorders

Teaching and mentorship abilities

Education

Fellowship training in Gastroenterology

Job description

Overview

Faculty Physician - GI Motility Specialist
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Arizona and Banner University Medical Group Tucson is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist with training/experience in gastrointestinal motility disorders. Ideal candidates will have completed advanced fellowship training in GI motility with experience managing complex disorders of gut-brain interaction, including esophageal, gastric, intestinal, and anorectal disorders.

You will join a multidisciplinary motility program supported by gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers, specialized nursing, and ancillary staff, with access to comprehensive diagnostic modalities including high-resolution manometry, pH-impedance testing, anorectal manometry, and breath testing. The motility practice serves as a regional referral center for the Southwest and represents a unique opportunity to establish and expand a comprehensive motility program within Banner Health. The candidate may step into an existing referral base and develop a robust motility-focused clinical practice from the outset, with significant opportunity for regional and national impact.

You will join an established Clinical Faculty team at the University of Arizona and Banner University Medical Center - Tucson Campus and South Campus in Tucson, AZ. The Division maintains a robust ACGME-accredited fellowship program and values faculty with a strong commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, education, and translational or clinical research in gastrointestinal disorders. Qualified candidates will receive a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

Position Details Include

• BC/BE in Gastroenterology required
• Fellowship-trained motility candidates strongly preferred and will require a certificate and/or letters of recommendations documenting expertise
• Newly graduated fellows and experienced attendings encouraged to apply
• Inpatient consult and call responsibilities with equitable rotation
• Outpatient motility-focused clinic
• Outpatient endoscopy as clinically appropriate
• Interpretation and performance of motility diagnostic studies
• Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and GI fellows
• Opportunities for educational leadership, program development, and research
• Well-established regional referral center with high clinical volumes
• Collaborative environment with Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Interventional Radiology, and Oncology

Banner Health and University of Arizona Health Network have come together to form Banner - University Medicine, a health system anchored in Tucson and Phoenix that makes the highest level of care accessible to Arizona residents. At the heart of this partnership is academic medicine - research, teaching and patient care - across three academic medical centers.

Tucson Context

Tucson provides a host of professional opportunities, cultural amenities and recreational activities such as:

• Majestic mountains in every direction and breathtaking sunsets
• K-12 educational options and the academic excellence of the University of Arizona
• Endless sunshine with no humidity, fresh air and easy access to the sand and surf of San Diego and Mexico
• Moderate cost of living

Banner University Medical Group offers a generous salary and recruitment incentives, along with an industry leading benefits package that provides security for you and your family.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and pharmacy plans
• Paid malpractice
• Eligible for benefits coverage within 30 days
• Financial savings resources
• Career advancement and optimal work/life balance
• Employee Discounts

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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.

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