Physician-Surgery: Thoracic

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Production incentives (wRVU & quality)

Paid malpractice with tail coverage

CME allowance

401(k) matching & 457(b)

Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance

Excellent health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Optimal work/life balance

Provider well-being resources

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to lead a new lung transplant program and shape clinical protocols, referral networks, and UNOS certification backed by an academic medical center. Ideal candidates bring fellowship training in thoracic surgery and lung transplant experience with a vision to serve the Southwest.

An academic appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is available, with competitive compensation and

Qualifications

• Board certification by ABS and ABTS or eligible
• Commitment to academic medicine and teaching residents, fellows, and students
• Experience in general thoracic surgery with lung transplantation
• Experience with minimally invasive and robotic techniques
• Clinical faculty or senior thoracic surgeons with academic interests encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a new lung transplant program at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
• Shape clinical protocols, multidisciplinary team, referral network, and UNOS certification
• Secure an academic appointment with University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
• Provide leadership in program growth while maintaining high-quality patient care

Skills

Board Certification

Academic Medicine

Lung Transplant

Minimally Invasive & Robotic

Teaching Residents & Students

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

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