Physician-Surgery: Thoracic

Banner Health; Arizona; On-site; USD 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to lead and build a new lung transplant program. The role includes shaping protocols, leading a multidisciplinary team, and achieving UNOS certification with support from an academic medical center and a major health system.

Ideal candidates have fellowship training in thoracic surgery, lung transplant experience, and a vision to serve patients across the Southwest.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in thoracic surgery, with fellowship training.
• Experience in lung transplantation and clinical academics.
• Ability to teach residents, fellows, and medical students in an academic setting.
• Experience with minimally invasive and robotic techniques in thoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new lung transplant program.
• Shape clinical protocols and multidisciplinary team structure.
• Develop referral network and UNOS certification pathway.
• Collaborate on academic appointments with medical school.
• Provide leadership in education and mentorship.

Skills

Lung transplant experience

Academic medicine

Teaching residents

Robotic techniques

Education

Fellowship in thoracic surgery

Tools

Robotic surgery systems

Job description

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. This is a rare opportunity to shape every element clinical protocols, multidisciplinary team, referral network, and UNOS certification backed by an academic medical center and Arizona's largest health system. Ideal candidates bring fellowship training in thoracic surgery, lung transplant experience, and the vision to establish a program serving patients across the Southwest. Academic appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix available. Competitive compensation and relocation support. Confidential inquiries welcome.

Minimum Qualifications:

• American Board of Surgery & American Board of Thoracic Surgery certified or eligible
• Desire to practice within an academic and research setting, including teaching residents, fellows, and medical students
• All aspects of general thoracic surgery with lung transplant
• Experience in minimally invasive and robotic techniques
• Experienced Clinical Faculty and Graduating Thoracic Surgeons with interests in clinical academic practice are encouraged to apply

Location:

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | 1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Competitive base salary + production incentives (wRVU and quality metrics) + paid malpractice with tail coverage + CME allowance + 401(k) matching and 457(b) deferred compensation + sign-on bonus and relocation assistance + excellent health benefits + career advancement opportunities + optimal work/life balance + dedicated provider well-being resources

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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