Physician-Pediatrics: Gastroenterology

Banner Health; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Allowance

Malpractice Coverage

Parental Leave

Well-Being Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson seeks a Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our academic division with a faculty appointment. The role includes patient care, teaching of residents, fellows, and students, and opportunities in research and quality improvement.

The position emphasizes clinical excellence, procedural skill in pediatric GI, and participation in telemedicine and 24/7 pediatric hospitalist coverage within a supportive subspecialty team.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required.
• Arizona medical license by start date.
• BC in Pediatrics.
• BE or BC Pediatrics Gastroenterology.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric gastroenterology care as part of a 5-physician team.
• Perform EGD and colonoscopy among other procedures.
• Contribute to teaching residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Participate in research, quality improvement, and community outreach.

Skills

Clinical expertise in pediatric gastro

Teaching residents and fellows

Research interest

Education

MD/DO

Arizona medical license

BC in Pediatrics

BE or BC Pediatrics Gastroenterology

Tools

EGD

Colonoscopy

Esophageal dilation

pH/Impedance probe

EndoFLIP

Telemedicine

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

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.

Facility Details:

• Pediatric floor (# beds) - 38

• PICU (# beds) - 24

• Hem/Onc (# beds) - 20

• NICU (# beds) - 36

• Pediatric ED - 18

Banner Benefits: You take care of others. Let us take care of you.

At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But thats more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage its everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health, to your family, to your satisfaction at work. We design your benefits with you in mind, offering a wide variety of comprehensive benefits that give you peace of mind and provide security for you and your family.

Benefits Include:

• 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 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.

Physician-Pediatrics: Gastroenterology

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.