Physician-Gastroenterology

Banner Health; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Phoenix is seeking an IBD Specialist to lead our Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology. This academic physician-scientist role combines clinical leadership, translational research, and mentorship within a collaborative, innovative environment.

You will shape patient-centered IBD care, expand multidisciplinary models, and drive surgical, pathology, and radiology collaborations while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification in Gastroenterology required.
• Eligible for AZ licensure.
• Established track record in IBD clinical care and academic scholarship.
• Experience leading clinical trials or translational research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the IBD program across clinical operations, research, and education.
• Develop a multidisciplinary, patient-centered IBD care model.
• Lead a robust clinical research program with institutional support.
• Mentor junior faculty, fellows, and trainees in practice, academics, and research.
• Collaborate with surgery, pathology, and radiology to ensure integrated care.
• Maintain active clinical practice in IBD.
• Partner with the Division Chief for strategic planning and growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentorship

IBD clinical care

Clinical collaboration

Education

MD/DO with board certification in GI

AZ licensure eligibility

Assistant/Associate Professor appointment eligibility

Job description

Banner University Medicine Center-University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix (BUMC-UACOMP) is seeking a dynamic and visionary academic leader to serve as AN Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Specialist within our Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology. This academic health science center offers a culture of collegiality and robust infrastructure supporting translational research. This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished physician-scientist or clinical leader to shape the future of IBD care, drive innovative clinical research, and mentor the next generation of academic gastroenterologists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the IBD program, including clinical operations, research initiatives, and educational programs.
• Develop and expand a multidisciplinary, patient-centered IBD care model.
• Lead and grow a robust clinical research program with support from institutional infrastructure.
• Mentor junior faculty, fellows, and trainees in clinical practice, academic development, and research.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialties including surgery, pathology, and radiology to ensure integrated care.
• Maintain active clinical practice in IBD.
• Collaborate with Division Chief of Gastroenterology/Hepatology to identify strategic planning

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with board certification in Gastroenterology.
• Eligible for licensure in AZ
• Established track record of excellence in IBD clinical care and academic scholarship.
• Strong record of clinical research and/or translational research in IBD.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to mentorship and team development.
• Eligibility for appointment at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading clinical trials or translational research programs.
• Record of securing external research funding.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic medicine.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Protected time for research and academic development.
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and clinical trials infrastructure.
• A collaborative, collegial environment with a strong emphasis on innovation and mentorship.

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 POS13715

Physician-Gastroenterology