Physician-Surgery: Oncology

Banner Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Adjunct faculty appointment

Job summary

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Phoenix, AZ, invites a Surgical Oncologist to lead our Melanoma & Sarcoma surgery program within a premier multidisciplinary cancer center. The role spans AZ and CO locations, with collaboration across Banner MD Anderson and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, supporting growth, faculty recruitment, and a robust clinical research agenda.

The successful candidate will join a nationally recognized team, participate in adjunct faculty opportunities with UT MD

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Complex General Surgical Oncology.
• Experience in general surgical oncology with a focus in melanoma and sarcoma.
• Strong interest in clinical research and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Melanoma & Sarcoma surgical programs across Banner MD Anderson locations in AZ and CO.
• Recruit and retain faculty; grow the multidisciplinary program.
• Collaborate with MD Anderson Cancer Center on clinical research and trials.

Skills

Melanoma focus

Sarcoma focus

Clinical research

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Complex General Surgical Oncology

Job description

The Division of Surgery is actively recruiting a Surgical Oncologist to lead our Melanoma & Sarcoma surgery program at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Phoenix, AZ. This is a unique opportunity to join a strong team of national leaders in multidisciplinary cancer care, education, and discovery.

This individual will lead our Cutaneous Oncology & Sarcoma surgical programs across all Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center locations in Arizona and Colorado. Responsibilities include growth of the multidisciplinary program, recruitment and retention of faculty, and implementation of a robust clinical research program in collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The successful hire will join the faculty at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix have the opportunity for an adjunct faculty appointment from the University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Joining our program affords an opportunity to enjoy:

• Team approach to care with focused disease-specific expertise in the medical, radiation, and surgical management of the cancer patient
• Evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Access to clinical trials and new investigative therapies
• State-of-the-art technology for diagnosis, staging, and treatment of all types of cancer
• Oncology expertise in supportive care services
• Dedicated APP support
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with training and experience
• Opportunity for an adjunct faculty position at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and University of Arizona

We are seeking applicants with:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Complex General Surgical Oncology
• Possess experience in general surgical oncology with a focus in melanoma and sarcoma
• Excellent clinical training and interest in clinical research preferred
• Ability and desire to support a growing team and align with the needs of the program

Designed with experts from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center has an evidence-based design and state-of-the-art technologies including advanced surgical tools, the Da Vinci robotics system and advanced treatment capabilities. This is an exciting and exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated surgical oncologist with experience to practice in a cutting edge, multidisciplinary cancer center. Candidates should have a strong interest in further developing our cutaneous and soft tissue surgical oncology program, practicing in collaboration with our existing multidisciplinary cancer team and with the world class teams at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston Texas.

Banner Health, a Top 10 Health System for clinical performance according to Thomson Reuters, has teamed up with the MD Anderson Cancer Center, repeatedly ranked number one by U.S. News and World Report in cancer care, to open the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. This center is the broadest extension of MD Anderson's services outside of Houston and brings an unprecedented level of cancer care to the greater Phoenix area and entire southwest region.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Health values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO Employer.