Heart Failure Cardiology Faculty with the University of Arizona

The Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Arizona, in partnership with the Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a BC/BE Invasive or Non-Invasive Heart Failure Physician.  The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-changing, multi-disciplinary environment. Ideally, candidates should have clinical expertise in heart transplant, mechanical support devices and invasive hemodynamics. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a highly respected Advanced Heart Failure program under the direction of an outstanding medical director. BUMC-Tucson is a center for heart transplantation, total artificial heart, and mechanical circulatory support serving a population of over 1.2 million. The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment to the University of Arizona that is consistent with their credentials. There is clinical and translational research opportunities through the Sarver Heart Center. The Cardiology Division has complex electrophysiology, structural heart, advanced imaging programs to compliment the Advanced Heart Failure Program.

Job Details:

• 1.0 FTE
• Average daily patient load 6-10 per half day; outpatient load 5-10 per half day
• Case/procedure types: Right heart catheterization, endomyocardial biopsies, Cardiomems insertion 
• 10 weeks heart failure call, in equal rotation with clinical peers

Essential Functions and Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Non-Invasive or Invasive Cardiology
• Candidates with 3+ yrs experience preferred
• Team oriented, adaptable and comfortable working within a community hospital environment
• Strong commitment to patient care

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. BUMCT provides comprehensive adult transplant services within 5 clinical programs: Heart, Lung, Liver, Pancreas and Kidney.  These programs service complex patients from the SW region with end stage organ failure and the ID 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 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.

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.

If interested in learning more, we encourage you to visit https://practicewithus.bannerhealth.com! 

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