Anesthesiologist for Academic Liver Transplant Team - Tucson, AZ

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Arizona–Tucson is seeking a visionary and highly motivated anesthesiologist. This position will play a strategic role within a rapidly growing and innovating transplant institute that is poised to become a national leader in abdominal organ transplantation. As a Liver Transplant Anesthesiologist, you will be part of a collaborative effort to grow the Liver Transplant program that is the sole provider of liver transplants in the greater Tucson Metropolitan Area. Working closely with a highly skilled transplant team including world-class surgeons, hepatologists, intensivists, and allied specialists, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team to build a world class transplant program at Banner University Tucson Medical Center and drive initiatives in enhanced recovery, perioperative safety, and innovation in transplant anesthesia. You will engage in mentorship, education, and academic contributions within the College of Medicine and join an energetic anesthesia department with vibrant training programs and exceptional opportunities for professional growth.

This is a thrilling moment for transplant medicine in Tucson. Our institution is expanding into robot-assisted abdominal transplantation and initiating a living donor liver transplant program—all underpinned by a bold vision for academic excellence, clinical precision, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

As the Director, you will:

• Shape and lead the liver transplant anesthesia program
• Collaborate closely with a highly skilled transplant team including world-class surgeons, hepatologists, intensivists, and allied specialists
• Drive initiatives in enhanced recovery, perioperative safety, and innovation in transplant anesthesia
• Engage in mentorship, education, and academic contributions within the College of Medicine

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with renowned research entities, including the BIO5 Institute—a global hub for organ regeneration and cellular transplant research, and the Boyer Liver Institute, Arizona’s state-funded center for liver disease innovation.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Board certification in Anesthesiology with significant experience in liver transplant cases
• Fellowship training in transplant, critical care, or cardiothoracic anesthesia (preferred)
• Proven leadership ability in a complex surgical environment
• Interest in research, education, and advancing perioperative transplant science

If you’re passionate about advancing liver transplant care in a setting that fosters clinical leadership, research excellence, and academic growth, we invite you to lead this exciting journey with us in Tucson.

The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona commensurate with experience and academic achievements.

Banner Benefits:

You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that’s more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it’s everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health, to your family to your satisfaction at work. So, we design your benefits with you in mind. We listen to what you have to say, offer a wide variety of competitive benefits to give you peace of mind and provide additional tools and resources to support you.

• 100k Loan Repayment available, plus Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Sign-on and Relocation Assistance
• Paid Sick Time, Time Off, Malpractice, and CME (plus CME allowance!)
• Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Free parking
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave Support
• Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
• 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care
• Physician Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
• Financial wellness resources, including 401k with matching or 457b deferred retirement plan options, employee perks and discounts 

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Our Community: The soulful Sonoran Desert. The flavorful Southwest. The peacefully blooming community of Tucson, Arizona is nestled within surrounding mountain views and the lush Sonoran Desert. With 350+ days of annual sunshine, it is easy to soak some sunny Vitamin D with championship golf courses, scenic hiking, cycling-friendly community, horseback riding, and daytrip fishing or kayaking. Selfcare enrichment abounds in refreshing spa resorts, art galleries, enriching culture and entertainment. Tucson was also designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy with many exciting culinary adventures in our restaurant scene. With a population slightly over 0.5 million, Tucson is a growing city with a college town feel that continues to boast an attractive cost of luxury living to enjoy with those you love most!

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 Tucson is a nationally recognized organization for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children’s Center– recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.

As Southern Arizona's only Level 1 Trauma Center, we care for the most critically injured patients in our region. Our care is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Meanwhile, our nursing innovative, safe and thoughtful care has been recognized with Magnet™ designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Banner – University Medical Center Tucson among the best hospitals in the nation for Geriatrics and for Cardiology and Heart Surgery. We have also been ranked as high performing in a variety of specialties, including:

• Cancer
• Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Gynecology
• Nephrology
• Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics
• Pulmonology
• Urology

Magnet Recognition

In 2003, our Tucson campus became the first hospital in Arizona to receive Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing. This designation is a testament to the innovative, safe and thoughtful care our collaborative nurses provide patients every day.

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