Physician-Surgery: Thoracic

Banner Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Tail malpractice coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. This rare opportunity shapes every aspect of clinical protocols, multidisciplinary teams, referral networks, and UNOS certification within an academic medical center of Banner Health.

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

Qualifications

• American Board of Surgery & American Board of Thoracic Surgery certified or eligible
• 5+ years of experience
• Academic/research oriented with teaching residents, fellows, and medical students
• All aspects of general thoracic surgery with lung transplant focus
• Experience in minimally invasive and robotic techniques
• Clinical faculty and graduating thoracic surgeons encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new lung transplant program.
• Shape clinical protocols, multidisciplinary team, referral network, and UNOS certification.
• Academic appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix available.

Skills

Board certification

Thoracic surgery

Lung transplant

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic techniques

Education

Fellowship training in thoracic surgery

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
• 5 years of experience or more required
• 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 (All aspects of general thoracic surgery with a focus on chest wall, esophageal, lung transplantation and lung surgery and diaphragm)
• Experience in minimally invasive and robotic techniques
• Experienced Clinical Faculty and Graduating Thoracic Surgeons with interests in clinical academic practice are encouraged to apply

Work Schedule: Full-Time

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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

Our Community:

Iconic Landscapes. Picture-Perfect Skies. Its time to go beyond. Greater Phoenix, AZ is the nations sunniest metropolis and the cosmopolitan heart of the majestic Arizona desert. It's a city that basks in year-round sunshine with stunning Sonoran Desert scenery. Phoenix is the United States sixth-largest city with a population of over 1.4 million, home to 200+ golf courses, MLB Spring Training mecca, daytrip drive to six different lakes, culturally enriched with a plethora of museums, as well as an extensive offering of casual patio dining, destination spas, and upscale shopping. The area offers miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, professional sports, world-class theater and exceptional musical entertainment. Adventure, fresh air, and beautiful sunsets Arizona has it all.

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

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Physician-Surgery: Thoracic