Bariatric Surgeon with Banner University Medical Group - Phoenix, AZ

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a Per Diem board-certified Bariatric Surgeon to join our nationally accredited MBSAQIP program. Established in 2015, our program has experienced rapid growth while maintaining a commitment to clinical excellence in treating high-acuity patients, providing exceptional training for residents and medical students, and advancing research in bariatric medicine.

About Our Program

Our comprehensive bariatric surgery program at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix combines academic medicine with patient-centered care. As part of Banner – University Medicine, we offer patients access to cutting-edge treatments and specialized expertise in weight loss surgery within our 746-bed, Level 1 Trauma facility—recognized as one of America's "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report.

Successful Applicants Must:

·        Demonstrates passionate commitment to excellent care for patients with obesity

·        Has exceptional surgical experience and can operate independently

·        Holds Board Certification in General Surgery and ASMBS Certification as a Bariatric Surgeon

·        Licensed or eligible to be licensed in the state of AZ

·        Current prescribing privileges including a DEA license for controlled substance

Position Details:

This Per Diem employed opportunity offers an ideal work-life balance while being part of a prestigious academic community:      

• This Physician will cover overnight call obligations at B-UMCP
• Practice at our state-of-the-art Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus, centrally located for convenient access
• Work alongside distinguished faculty physicians who are leaders in bariatric medicine and research

Why Phoenix?

Experience the vibrant lifestyle Phoenix offers:

·        85% sunshine-filled days in America's sunniest major metropolitan area

·        Diverse outdoor activities in the beautiful Sonoran Desert

·        Rich cultural experiences in the 5th largest city in the US

·        Exceptional quality of life with world-class dining, shopping, and recreation

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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Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, formerly known as Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, is the flagship hospital within Banner Health. We have cared for the community since 1911 and we have more than 650 licensed patient care beds.

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix is an academic medical center that trains more than 220 physicians annually and is a Level I trauma center. Highly specialized services have emerged as leading programs in the region, such as:

• Simulation Education
• High-Risk Obstetrics
• Comprehensive Neuroservices
• Positron Emission Tomography Center

A premier medical center in Arizona and the Southwest, Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix and its employees have received:

• Magnet™ Recognition for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Association.
• "Best Hospital" recognition in U.S.News & World Report magazine: Highly-Ranked in Arizona and metro Phoenix and recognized nationally for specialty excellence in four categories. The facility was also ranked “high-performing” in eight specialties and ranked nationally for its cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, geriatrics and nephrology.

Phoenix is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Located in south-central Arizona, Phoenix is ideally situated for outdoor activities. The beaches of Rocky Point on the Sea of Cortez are three hours to the south. San Diego and Los Angeles are a one-hour airplane ride or six-hour drive to the West. Snow-capped mountains and alpine terrain are within two hours of downtown Phoenix. No matter the outdoor activity you prefer, Phoenix is close enough to get you there.

The wealth of the area comes largely from its vast array of industry and manufacturers. 

With the area's population growth, new trade opportunities, nonstop transatlantic flights, Phoenix's status as a transportation, distribution, and high-tech manufacturing hub is becoming more vital to the Southwest, and to the nation.

Phoenix is one of the real cultural centers of the southwest. The symphony is renowned, and downtown Phoenix offers art lovers museums and galleries featuring unique Native American art and history. Gourmets know that some of the best southwestern cuisine can be found in Phoenix.

If sports are your thing, the Valley of the Sun is your place boasting teams in all four major sports: Major League Baseball, National Football League, National Hockey League and National Basketball Association. Every spring, Cactus League Spring Training baseball arrives, and Phoenix International Raceway host two major races for NASCAR's Nextel Cup. Hiking and biking trails through desert landscapes and rugged mountains, coupled with the warm climate, help make Phoenix an outdoor lovers dream.

Golf is also a favorite pastime in Phoenix. It would take dedicated hackers years to play all of the more than 200 golf courses in the area. Players from around the country travel to Phoenix to play the world-class links. Surrounded by the scenic landscape of the Arizona Desert, Phoenix provides the excitement of the Urban Old West within a thriving metropolitan area brimming with cultural activity.