Thoracic Surgeon - Lead Lung Transplant Program, Academic

Banner Health; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; 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) plans

Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance

Excellent health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance resources

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. The role shapes clinical protocols, multidisciplinary teams, referrals, and UNOS certification within an academic medical center and Banner Health System.

Fellowship training and lung transplant experience are ideal; an academic appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is available.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in surgery for thoracic practice.
• 5+ years of experience in thoracic surgery or related field.
• Experience teaching residents, fellows and medical students in an academic setting.
• Focus on general thoracic surgery with lung transplant and related procedures.

Skills

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic techniques

Academic medicine experience

Teaching residents and students

Education

Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery

Board certification in General/Thoracic Surgery

Job description

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. The role shapes clinical protocols, multidisciplinary teams, referrals, and UNOS certification within an academic medical center and Banner Health System.

Fellowship training and lung transplant experience are ideal; an academic appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is available.