Heart Failure Cardiology with the University of Arizona in Phoenix, AZ

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 Phoenix, AZ is seeking a BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist Physician.  The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary environment. Ideally, candidates should have clinical expertise in all aspects of advanced heart failure including heart transplant, mechanical support devices, cardiomyopathies, and invasive hemodynamics. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a highly respected Advanced Heart Failure program under the direction outstanding medical and surgical directors. BUMC-Phoenix is a center for heart transplantation, total artificial heart, and mechanical circulatory support serving a population of nearly 5 million.  Being the 5^th largest city in the US, the population is culturally diverse.  The program’s post-transplant survival rate is well above the national average and is the highest volume center for total artificial heart implantations. Strong collaboration and communication make it a center that supports applicants at all levels of their career.

The successful candidate will receive a faculty appointment to the University of Arizona that is consistent with their credentials. Faculty participate in Medical Education at all levels. There are clinical and translational research opportunities through the University of Arizona facilitated by a comprehensive research support structure and dedicated administration. The Cardiology Division has complex electrophysiology, structural heart, advanced imaging programs to compliment the Advanced Heart Failure Program. The University of Arizona Graduate Medical Education also provides all cardiac sub-specialty fellowship programs including Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation. The program trains 1 Advanced Heart Failure Fellow annually.

The “Valley of the Sun” offers every type cultural, leisure, sports and entertainment opportunity, all in one of the most desirable year-round climates and geographies.  Outdoor activities abound!

Job Details:

• 1.0 FTE
• Average daily patient load 15-20 per half day; outpatient load 6-8 per half day
• Case/procedure types: Right heart catheterization, endomyocardial biopsies, Cardiomems insertion 
• Heart failure call, in equal rotation with clinical peers

Essential Functions and Qualifications:

• BC/BE in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. 
• Team oriented, adaptable and comfortable working within a community based academic hospital environment.
• Strong commitment to patient care and teamwork.

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 Phoenix, formerly Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities, and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals who serve the community.

Banner Health total compensation package includes:

• Salary base plus incentives
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid CME days with allowance
• Fully paid occurrence-based malpractice
• Excellent benefit package options that provide security for youand your family

Banner Health is a financially sound non-profit organization, with a Fitch rating of AA-. We are physician-led, and value the voice of our providers. We take pride in being integrated and innovative, developing ways for Health Care Made Easier, Life Made Better. Discover for yourself the benefits of working with the support of Banner Health and having access to the latest technology, a multitude of yearlong outdoor activity options, from hiking, cycling to boating to golf, to simply sitting and enjoying some of Mother Nature’s most astounding creations. When it comes to a variety of

lifestyle and leisure choices like this, you just can't beat Arizona.

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

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

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, formerly known as Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, is the flagship hospital within Banner Health. We have cared for the community since 1911 and we have more than 650 licensed patient care beds.

Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix is an academic medical center that trains more than 220 physicians annually and is a Level I trauma center. Highly specialized services have emerged as leading programs in the region, such as:

• Simulation Education
• High-Risk Obstetrics
• Comprehensive Neuroservices
• Positron Emission Tomography Center

A premier medical center in Arizona and the Southwest, Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix and its employees have received:

• Magnet™ Recognition for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Association.
• "Best Hospital" recognition in U.S.News & World Report magazine: Highly-Ranked in Arizona and metro Phoenix and recognized nationally for specialty excellence in four categories. The facility was also ranked “high-performing” in eight specialties and ranked nationally for its cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, geriatrics and nephrology.

Phoenix is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Located in south-central Arizona, Phoenix is ideally situated for outdoor activities. The beaches of Rocky Point on the Sea of Cortez are three hours to the south. San Diego and Los Angeles are a one-hour airplane ride or six-hour drive to the West. Snow-capped mountains and alpine terrain are within two hours of downtown Phoenix. No matter the outdoor activity you prefer, Phoenix is close enough to get you there.

The wealth of the area comes largely from its vast array of industry and manufacturers. 

With the area's population growth, new trade opportunities, nonstop transatlantic flights, Phoenix's status as a transportation, distribution, and high-tech manufacturing hub is becoming more vital to the Southwest, and to the nation.

Phoenix is one of the real cultural centers of the southwest. The symphony is renowned, and downtown Phoenix offers art lovers museums and galleries featuring unique Native American art and history. Gourmets know that some of the best southwestern cuisine can be found in Phoenix.

If sports are your thing, the Valley of the Sun is your place boasting teams in all four major sports: Major League Baseball, National Football League, National Hockey League and National Basketball Association. Every spring, Cactus League Spring Training baseball arrives, and Phoenix International Raceway host two major races for NASCAR's Nextel Cup. Hiking and biking trails through desert landscapes and rugged mountains, coupled with the warm climate, help make Phoenix an outdoor lovers dream.

Golf is also a favorite pastime in Phoenix. It would take dedicated hackers years to play all of the more than 200 golf courses in the area. Players from around the country travel to Phoenix to play the world-class links. Surrounded by the scenic landscape of the Arizona Desert, Phoenix provides the excitement of the Urban Old West within a thriving metropolitan area brimming with cultural activity.