Nephrology Job at Banner Health in Tucson, AZ

The Division of Nephrology at the University of Arizona is looking to hire a clinical transplant nephrologist at the Assistant, Associate or full Professor level. The selected candidate will be part of a growing team of committed academic physicians serving the expanding population of Southern Arizona, specifically concentrating on the growth of the living donor kidney program. In addition to attending inpatient transplant nephrology consult services and participating in the outpatient care of kidney and non-kidney transplant patients. There will be opportunities to participate in the rapid growth of our transplant program affiliated with Banner University Medical Center-Tucson. There will also be ample opportunities for academic growth, development and mentorship. The candidate selected will receive a non-tenured faculty appointment to the University of Arizona consistent with their credentials. Competitive packages will be available for the appropriate candidate.

Requirements and Essential Functions 

•Board Certified/Board Eligible Nephrology

•Successful completion of a General Nephrology and Transplant Nephrology Fellowship

•Desire and ability to participate in clinical research, teaching, publications

•Team player with the ability to ‘think out of the box’

•Committed to patient care and to science

Work Schedule / Call

•3-4 clinics per week plus 6 months as the attending on inpatient service

•Inpatient Rounding: 15-20 patients/average

•Outpatient Clinic: 12 patients/average (Open clinic environment)

•Weekend/night call: 1:4 (shared equally)

Banner Health and University of Arizona Health Network have come together to form Banner – University Medicine, a health system anchored in Phoenix and Tucson that makes the highest level of care accessible to Arizona residents. At the heart of this partnership is academic medicine – research, teaching and patient care – across three academic medical centers: Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, formerly Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals who serve the community.

We offer a generous salary and benefits. Please submit your letter of interest and CV for immediate consideration

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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