Physician-Urologic Oncology

Banner Health; South Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Tucson, in partnership with Banner Health, seeks Physician-Scientist in Urologic Oncology to lead integrated prostate cancer research within a robust clinical program. The role includes teaching, mentoring, and active involvement in robotic/open surgical care, with future College of Medicine appointment consideration as Associate Professor or Professor.

Ideal candidates will have a track record of academic scholarly activity, grants, and clinical trials, along

Qualifications

• Board certified by the American Board of Urology.
• Fellowship-trained in Urologic Oncology.
• Academic setting experience and interest in prostate cancer research.

Responsibilities

• Lead prostate cancer research integrated within a strong clinical program.
• Teach and mentor students, residents, and future fellows.
• Clinical responsibilities: OP clinic, IP rounding, OR cases; Shared Call Coverage.

Skills

Prostate cancer research

Clinical trials

Robotic surgery

Academic collaboration

Education

Board Certified by ABU

Tools

Robotic Surgery

Open Surgery

Job description

In partnership with Banner University Medical Center Tucson, the University of Arizona Department of Urology is expanding and actively interviewing Physician-Scientist candidates specializing in Urologic Oncology to join our growing faculty.

Overview:

The ideal candidate will be passionate about leading prostate cancer research integrated within our strong clinical program. Interested individuals will bring a foundation of research, publications, grants, experience in clinical trials, balanced with strong clinical capabilities in treatment of prostate cancer and bladder cancer treatment. As members of the University of Arizona Cancer Center, procedures include robotic or open surgical experience for prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, testis cancer, retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, and advanced renal cell carcinoma, including IVC thrombus treatment. A track record of academic scholarly experience is optimal as the candidate will be involved actively in championing the Department of Urology's research and academic mission. This selected individual will be considered for the University of Arizona College of Medicine appointment as Associate Professor or Professor commensurate with experience and achievements.

Position Details:

• Daily Patient Average: 20-25
• Flexible Schedule with high quality of life
• Clinical responsibilities: OP clinic, IP rounding, OR cases, Shared Call Coverage
• Academic research time provided DOE
• Teaching and mentoring students, residents, and future fellows
• 1.0 FTE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Grant Funded Research
• Board Certified by the American Board of Urology
• Fellowship-Trained in Urologic Oncology
• Desire to work in an academic setting
• Desire to join the regions leading team in providing urologic clinical care

Banner University Medical Center Tucson:

• Features a new state-of-the-art 15,000 square-foot Urology Clinic featuring 16 exam rooms, 6 procedure rooms with digital cystoscopes and 2 Urodynamic rooms.
• Banner University Medical Center Tucson is the regions Level 1 Trauma Center, touting a new 670,000 square-foot hospital tower, with 24 new operating rooms, and 649 licensed beds.
• Renowned for excellence in patient care, biomedical research, teaching, and community service.
• Located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, hosts more than a million patient visits annually in and around Tucson.

Banner Health's Total Compensation package includes:

• Attractive salary plus incentives
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid CME with allowance
• Excellent benefit package options that provide security for you and your family
• Retirement package of 401(k) with matching and 457(b)deferred compensation plan

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action 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. POS5116