Physician-Hospice/Palliative Care

Banner Health; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on and relocation assistance

Paid sick time and time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Banner Health seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join their academic palliative care program in Tucson, Arizona. The role involves providing inpatient care, participating in educational initiatives, and developing palliative services.

The position offers Monday to Friday scheduling with no weekends or on-call duty. Benefits include sign-on assistance, comprehensive medical coverage, and a well-being program. Join a dedicated interdisciplinary team at Banner University Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Clinical experience preferred but open to new graduates.
• Interest in quality improvement and program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary inpatient palliative care consultations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary education and rounds.
• Teach medical students and residents.
• Develop and grow palliative care services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Commitment to teaching

Interest in quality improvement

Education

Board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Job description

Job Summary

Banner University Medical Group and the Division of General Internal Medicine, Palliative Medicine, and Geriatrics are seeking a board‑certified or board‑eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join our growing academic palliative care program in Tucson, Arizona. The successful candidate will provide inpatient palliative care consultation at Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South Campuses and will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, chaplains, case managers, and community hospice staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary inpatient palliative care consultation for adult patients with serious illness across a broad range of specialized services (Neurology, Medical, Cardiac and Surgical ICUs, Transplant, Oncology, and Advanced Heart Failure).
• Participate in interdisciplinary education, rounds, and quality‑improvement initiatives within the academic health system.
• Teach medical students, residents, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine fellows.
• Develop and grow palliative care services across the university system and the broader community.
• Engage in curriculum development and scholarly activities as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Board‑eligible or board‑certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
• Clinical experience preferred but open to new graduates from fellowship.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring in an academic environment.
• Interest in quality improvement, program development, and scholarly activity.

Schedule

Monday to Friday. No weekends and no call.

Locations

Primary: Banner University Medical Center Tucson, 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ.
Secondary: Banner University South Campus, 2800 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ.

Benefits

Sign‑on and relocation assistance; paid sick time and time off; malpractice and CME allowance; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; free parking; voluntary benefits (auto, home, pet, elder care, childcare); 24/7 confidential mental health support; physician well‑being program; public service loan forgiveness eligibility; 401(k) with matching or 457(b) options; employee discounts and perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Banner University Medical Group is an equal‑opportunity employer and EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.