Urology Oncology: Academics + Research at the University of Arizona

In partnership with Banner University Medical Center Tucson, the University of Arizona Department of Urology is expanding and actively interviewing Physician-Scientist candidates specializing in Urologic Oncology to join our growing faculty.

Overview:

The ideal candidate will be passionate about leading prostate cancer research integrated within our strong clinical program. Interested individuals will bring a foundation of research, publications, grants, experience in clinical trials, balanced with strong clinical capabilities in treatment of prostate cancer and bladder cancer treatment. As members of the University of Arizona Cancer Center, procedures include robotic or open surgical experience for prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, testis cancer, retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, and advanced renal cell carcinoma, including IVC thrombus treatment. A track record of academic scholarly experience is optimal as the candidate will be involved actively in championing the Department of Urology's research and academic mission. This selected individual will be considered for the University of Arizona College of Medicine appointment as Associate Professor or Professor commensurate with experience and achievements.

Position Details:

• Established team of 28 members: 9 faculty physicians, 6 advanced practice clinicians, 11 residents, 2 research Phd's focused on urologic oncology, research coordinator and allied health members
• Daily Patient Average: 20-25
• Flexible Schedule with high quality of life
• Clinical responsibilities: OP clinic, IP rounding, OR cases, Shared Call Coverage 
• Academic research time provided DOE
• Teaching and mentoring of students, residents, and future fellows
• 1.0 FTE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Grant Funded Research
• Board Certified by the American Board of Urology
• Fellowship-Trained in Urologic Oncology
• Desire to work in an academic setting
• Desire to join the region’s leading team in providing urologic clinical care

Banner University Medical Center Tucson:

• Features a new state-of-the-art 15,000 square-foot Urology Clinic featuring 16 exam rooms, 6 procedure rooms with digital cystoscopes and 2 Urodynamic rooms. 
• Banner University Medical Center Tucson is the region’s Level 1 Trauma Center, touting a new 670,000 square-foot hospital tower, with 24 new operating rooms, and 649 licensed beds.
• Renowned for excellence in patient care, biomedical research, teaching, and community service.
• Located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, hosting more than a million patient visits annually in and around Tucson. 

Banner Health's Total Compensation package includes:

• Attractive salary plus incentives
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid CME with allowance
• 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

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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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