Where Precision Meets Innovation in Orthopedic Hand Surgery

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing orthopedic team! The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Banner University Medicine Tucson is seeking an exceptional Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon to become part of our thriving hand surgery practice. Make your mark at our cutting-edge, state-of-the-art hospital where innovation meets excellence in patient care. As part of our team, you'll receive a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona that reflects your experience and expertise, while contributing to the future of orthopedic surgery through teaching, research, and clinical excellence.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery: Hand
• Fellowship Training
• NIH Research funding is a plus

Job Details

• 1.0 FTE | Clinic Days | Surgical Days
• Elective & Trauma Hand Surgical Facilities
• Teach and mentor students/residents/fellows
• Research support for any NIH-funded candidates

Practice Profile

• Department led by Dr. Elfar, who serves as Department Chair and is also a Hand and Upper Extremity surgeon
• 22 Orthopedic Surgeons (including 4 Hand & Upper Extremity), Trauma, Foot & Ankle, Spine, Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, and General Orthopaedics
• 20 Orthopaedic residents, 2 Fellows (1 Hand & 1 Sports Med)
• 10 APPs
• Dedicated MA, casting support, and nurse navigator/educator for joint replacement

Banner Health's Total Compensation package includes:

• Attractive salary plus incentives, relocation, and sign-on
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid CME with allowances
• 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

Our Community:

Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, located in the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by five mountain ranges. This vibrant desert community offers:

• Over 350 days of annual sunshine with stunning desert landscapes
• Home to Saguaro National Park featuring iconic giant cacti
• A rich multicultural heritage spanning 4,000 years with strong Hispanic and Native American influences
• University of Arizona hub driving research and innovation in astronomy, optics, and environmental sciences
• First American UNESCO City of Gastronomy with exceptional farm-to-table dining

Lifestyle Features:

• Year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, and bird watching
• Vibrant cultural scene with festivals, arts districts, and historic neighborhoods
• Strong community spirit with local markets, gardens, and neighborhood events
• Growing tech sector alongside traditional industries
• Unique blend of urban amenities with easy nature access

Tucson combines desert beauty, cultural diversity, educational excellence, and warm hospitality to create a distinctive southwestern community that balances modern living with natural splendor.

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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