Physician-Pediatrics: Gastroenterology

Jobtome; Arizona; On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time & PTO

Tail Coverage

CME & PTO

Health, Dental, Vision

Parental Leave

Well-Being Program

Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson in Arizona invites applications for a fifth full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist. The successful candidate will have a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona and engage in patient care, teaching, and scholarly activity within a vibrant academic division.

The role includes clinic and procedure blocks, telemedicine options, 24/7 pediatric hospitalist support, and collaboration with subspecialists.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Arizona medical license obtained by start date.
• Board-certified in Pediatrics.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor pediatric residents, gastroenterology fellows, and medical students at the College of Medicine-Tucson.
• Provide pediatric GI care including endoscopy and related procedures.
• Collaborate within Banner University Medical Center with subspecialists and hospitalists.

Education

MD or DO

Arizona medical license

BC in Pediatrics

BE or BC Pediatrics Gastroenterology

Job description

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at the University of Arizona seeks a 5th full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist. The physician hired will have a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona consistent with the candidate's credentials.

Opportunity Details

• Current faculty is comprised of 4 pediatric gastroenterologists, one nurse practitioner, and 2 registered dietitians
• Clinic: 6 half day sessions | Average of 8 patients/half day
• Procedures: 2 half day block
• Protected Administrative Time: 1 day
• Call: unrestricted night call shared with colleagues (1:4)
• Providers participate in teaching and mentoring pediatric residents, pediatric gastroenterology fellows, and medical students at the College of Medicine‑Tucson.
• EMR system: Cerner
• Telemedicine available
• Pediatric hospitalist coverage 24/7
• Supported by the presence of all pediatric subspecialists including Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Radiology.
• Procedures performed: EGD, colonoscopy, foreign body removal, esophageal dilation, submucosal injection, polypectomy, control of GI bleeding, small bowel capsule endoscopy, pH/Impedance probe, Bravo esophageal pH study, and EndoFLIP.
• Opportunities for research, quality improvement, community outreach, leadership, and administrative activities are available.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Arizona medical license obtained by start date
• BC in Pediatrics
• BE or BC Pediatrics Gastroenterology

Main Location:

• Banner- University Medical Center Tucson, 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Facility Details:

• Pediatric floor (# beds) - 38
• PICU (# beds) - 24
• Hem/Onc (# beds) - 20
• NICU (# beds) - 36
• Pediatric ED - 18

Banner - University Medicine is a health system anchored in Arizona that makes the highest level of care accessible to communities throughout the Tucson and Phoenix regions. At the heart of this academic medicine division is research, teaching, and patient care. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world‑class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities, and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals who serve the community.

Banner Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time & Personal Time Off
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• CME Allowance and Paid Time Off
• Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance
• 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!
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Financial wellness resources, including retirement plans with matching, employee perks and discounts

Tucson

Tucson is a city of 750K+ with a multicultural population that reflects the richness of the Southwest. The city shares common borders with the Tohono O'odham and Pascua Yaqui Nations and is surrounded by majestic desert and rugged mountains rising to more than 9,000 feet. With more than three hundred days of sunshine/year find time to enjoy the outdoors via hiking, boating, camping, cycling & more. Tucson also offers an affordable cost of living & housing, access to highly ranked private & public schools, and easy access to the Tucson International Airport. Tucson hosts theater, opera, symphony and ballet companies, the internationally famous gem show, rodeos, and many street/ethnic festivals. Nearby, UA Presents offers off-Broadway productions and other entertainment options. Tucson is also home to Top 10 Intercollegiate athletics via the University of Arizona.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer.