**Clinical Faculty: General Surgery with Banner-University of Arizona-Tucson**
**Job Posting Description:**
The Department of General Surgery at the University of Arizona and Banner University Medical Group are actively seeking a General Surgeon to provide a full range general surgery practice with focus on complex abdominal wall/hernia at its Tucson and South campus locations. The Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, is a dynamic environment offering comprehensive and multidisciplinary surgical and medical care for our patients. Our Surgeons provide the best in patient care, resident and medical student education and training, and extensive community and academic endeavors.
The department is seeking a general surgeon with focus on minimally invasive surgery and passion for complex abdominal wall reconstruction to join the Department of Surgery. The qualified candidate should be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
+ Fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery with focus on abdominal wall surgery and robotic surgery preferred
+ Previous experience is preferred
+ Demonstrates ability in both evidence of clinical and didactic teaching
+ Demonstrates ability working with diverse patient populations
+ Leadership in service and outreach
**Essential Functions** :
+ Perform a variety of general and abdominal wall hernia surgeries on an inpatient and outpatient basis
+ Hold general surgery outpatient clinics at various locations in the Tucson area.
+ Serve as a clinical advisor to medical students and residents via lectures, didactics, mentoring and clinical instruction
+ Take night and weekend call as needed
+ Conduct research appropriate to academic medicine
The candidate selected will have the opportunity to develop a full-time clinical practice, educate residents and medical students and be encouraged to participate in clinical and/or basic science research and will have a faculty appointment.
**_Banner University Medicine_** _, with locations in Phoenix and Tucson, makes the highest level of care accessible to Arizona residents. Academic medicine provides patients the best health care has to offer in the areas of research, teaching, and patient care._
**Banner University Medical Center Tucson** , formerly University of Arizona Medical Center University Campus, is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report and has the Magnet designation for outstanding nursing care.
**Banner University Medical Center South** , formerly University of Arizona Medical Center South Campus, is a comprehensive medical center with an emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. It is a state-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and is designated a senior-friendly hospital by Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders.
**Our community:**
The soulful Sonoran Desert. The flavorful Southwest. The peacefully blooming community of Tucson, Arizona is nestled within surrounding mountain views and the lush Sonoran Desert. With 350+ days of annual sunshine, it is easy to soak in some sunny vitamin D with championship golf courses, scenic hiking, cycling-friendly community, horseback riding, and daytrip fishing or kayaking. Selfcare enrichment abounds in refreshing spa resorts, art galleries, enriching culture, and entertainment. Tucson was also designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy with many exciting culinary adventures in our restaurant scene. With a population slightly over 0.5 million, Tucson is a growing city with a college town feel that continues to boast an attractive cost of luxury living to enjoy with those you love most!
**We offer a generous salary and benefits!**
**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 Employer._ POS-14765
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