Heart Failure Cardiology Faculty with the University of Arizona

The Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support section of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Arizona, in partnership with the Banner University Medical Center (BUMC) in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist. BUMC-Tucson serves a population over 1.2 million. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-changing, multi-disciplinary, and research-academic environment. Candidates should have clinical expertise in heart transplant, mechanical support devices, and invasive hemodynamics. There are opportunities to participate in groundbreaking clinical and translational research through the Sarver Heart Center – University of Arizona. Faculty appointments to the University of Arizona can be provided to successful candidates which are consistent with their credentials. The Cardiology Division has coronary intervention, complex electrophysiology, structural heart, and advanced imaging programs to compliment the Advanced Heart Failure Program. Consequently, this is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a team that aims to make revolutionary advancements in heart failure care. 

Job Details:

• 1.0 FTE
• Average daily patient load 4-6 per half day; outpatient load 4-6 per half day
• Case/procedure types: Right heart catheterization, endomyocardial biopsies, Cardiomems insertion, transesophageal echocardiography 
• 10 weeks heart failure call, in equal rotation with clinical peers
• If desired, participation or lead clinical – translation research

Essential Functions and Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to patient care
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology
• Candidate is currently active in care of heart failure patients
• Team oriented and adaptable

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 merger is academic medicine; research, teaching and patient care – across three academic medical centers.

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, formerly University of Arizona Medical Center – University Campus (BUMC-T) is a nationally recognized academic medical center. We focus on providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research to help the people of Arizona and beyond. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques, and a multi-organ transplant program. These programs service complex patients from the SW region with end stage organ failure and the infectious disease clinician is an integral member of the multidisciplinary care team facilitating care throughout the continuum of the transplant process. Patients come to us for complete and personalized care of the most common and the most complex conditions.  As Southern Arizona’s only Level I Trauma Center, we care for the most critically injured patients and are consistently listed among the nation’s top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report.  BUMC-T has been recognized with Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children’s Medical Center with specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.

Banner University Medicine’s Total Compensation package includes:                                                                                                                                            

• Salary base plus incentives, relocation assistance
• Paid malpractice, paid CME plus allowance
• Excellent benefit package options that provide security for you and your family with 401k retirement plan with 4% match after one year of service

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As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture & community. We encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO - M/W/D/V 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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