Clinical Transplant Nephrologist | Banner University Medicine | 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 living donor kidney program. In addition to attending on 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 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 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.