Pediatric Neurosurgeon with Banner University Medicine in Tucson, AZ

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Arizona and Banner University Medical Group is actively interviewing board certified/eligible Pediatric Neurosurgeons to join our growing clinical faculty and multidisciplinary team, including neurology, nursing, neuroradiology, emergency medicine, and rehabilitation services

This is a unique opportunity within a rapidly growing academic neuroscience inpatient and ambulatory elective program. Our 649-bed hospital is located at the University of Arizona Health Sciences in Tucson, Arizona. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson has been nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching new health care professionals, and conducting groundbreaking research through the physician-scientists of the University of Arizona College of Medicine. The medical center is currently certified as a Primary and Comprehensive Stroke Center and designated as the only Level 1 trauma center in the Southern Arizona region.

Position Highlights:

The selected individual takes pride in providing top-notch clinical care to pediatric patients while employing the most advanced surgical tools, from intra-operative, frameless image-guided to minimally invasive spinal or skull base equipment. Surgical services are provided at the Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, and clinical services at the outpatient medical clinical site located a few minutes from the center. With our thriving neurosurgery training program, an enthusiastic commitment to teaching is desired. Protected research time may also be available depending on the candidate's background, training, and interests. The successful candidate will have a full appointment within the Department of Neurosurgery. The position will include teaching and academic activities as well as opportunities to participate in clinical research.

Work-Life Balance: Mon-Fri | Monthly Rotating Call w/excess | Productivity | No Weekend (possibly call)

Minimum Requirements:

• Pediatric Neurosurgery training/experience is required, qualified candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible
• Experience with trauma, desirable
• Skill in teaching residents and openness to research opportunities are a plus
• Experienced and new grads are encouraged to apply!

Compensation Highlights:

• Attractive salary plus incentives
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid CME
• 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

Primary Location: Banner University Medicine - North Clinics | Department of Neurosurgery, 3838 N. Campbell Avenue, Bldg 2, Tucson, AZ 85719

Secondary Location: Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Department of Neurosurgery, 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer

About Banner Health

You want to help lead change in the health care field – rather than just react to it. You want to spend your time doing what you do best – caring for patients. You belong at Banner Medical Group (BMG) and Banner – University Medicine Group (BUMG).As Banner Health's employed physician group with more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practitioners across more than 65 specialties, BMG, is transforming the delivery of care. This transformation can most clearly be seen in our Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) implementation. Through PCMH, we’re organizing care around patients, working in teams and coordinating and tracking care over time. The end result is the highest quality and most efficient delivery of patient care.For physicians working in their own practices, we have two different paths to lead you to a colorful career with Banner Health.We also offer faculty positions at Banner – University Medicine Center in partnership with the University of Arizona.