Transplant Hepatology | Banner University Medicine | Tucson

American Society of Transplantation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision and pharmacy

Benefits within 30 days

Paid time off

401k with 4% match after one year

Paid CME Days

Paid malpractice

Career advancement

Physician Mortgage Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center – Tucson invites applications for a Faculty of Transplant Hepatology to help build an expanding transplant program within the University of Arizona system. The role offers clinical leadership, collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists and a translational research environment.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology, committed to program development, mentorship, and advancing liver therapies and

Qualifications

• Leadership in multidisciplinary liver transplant care.
• Strong commitment to clinical program building, academic scholarships, and mentorship.
• Interest or experience in advanced liver therapies and clinical trials is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage in clinical responsibilities and leadership opportunities within transplant hepatology.
• Participate in academic research and mentorship activities with two world-class institutions.

Skills

Leadership in liver transplant care

Clinical program building

Mentorship

Interest in liver therapies & clinical

Education

Board-certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology

Job description

Faculty Physician – Transplant Hepatology

Banner University Medicine and The University of Arizona – Tucson | Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

The University of Arizona–Tucson/Banner University Medicine invites applications to serve as Faculty of Transplant Hepatology. This is a prestigious opportunity to help build and shape the future of a rapidly expanding and academically vibrant abdominal transplant program at a nationally recognized academic medical center.

The Faculty of Transplant Hepatology will engage in a growing team of hepatologists committed to clinical excellence, academic collaboration, and innovation in liver disease management and transplantation. Faculty will be eligible for leadership opportunities commensurate with goals and experience, working in close partnership with renowned transplant surgeons, transplant anesthesiologists, intensivists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

This is a transformative moment in Tucson's transplant landscape. The University of Arizona is advancing into robotic organ transplantation and initiating auto-islet transplantation, placing our program at the cutting edge of modern liver care.

In addition to clinical responsibilities and leadership opportunities, faculty will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of academic research and mentorship activities, supported by two world-class institutions:

• BIO5 Institute – a globally recognized research hub for organ regeneration, perfusion, and cellular therapies
• Boyer Liver Institute – a state-funded center dedicated to pioneering liver disease research and innovation

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Board certification in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
• Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary liver transplant care
• A strong commitment to clinical program building, academic scholarships, and mentorship
• Interest or experience in advanced liver therapies, and clinical trials is highly desirable

Banner Health offers an industry-leading benefits package that provides security for you and your family, including:

• Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance, when applicable
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and pharmacy plans
• Eligible for benefits coverage within 30 days
• Paid time off plans
• 401k retirement plan with 4% match after one year of service
• Paid CME Days plus allowance
• Paid malpractice
• Career advancement and optimal work/life balance
• Physician Mortgage Programs
• Employee Discounts

Banner Health and University of Arizona Health Network have come together to form Banner – University Medicine, a health system anchored in Tucson and Phoenix that makes the highest level of care accessible to Arizona residents. At the heart of this merger is academic medicine – research, teaching and patient care – across three academic medical centers. Banner University Medical Center – Tucson values patient-centered care and healthcare innovation.

Tucson is a bustling, vibrant community nestled in the blooming Sonoran Desert. Vibrant culture, entertainment, and a thriving food scene are minutes away with a booming housing market and attractive cost of living to live, work, and play!

• The Outdoors Await! Golf, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tanning and nearby winter skiing.
• A Unique Historical Heritage: Immerse yourself in our city's history via art galleries, museums, architectural presidios and missions!
• Tantalizing Culinary Adventures: Explore vibrant palettes in one of the top gastronomy cities and fresh fusions on traditional food.

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.