Heart Failure Cardiology Faculty University of Arizona

Overview

The Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Arizona, in partnership with 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 with 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 consistent with their credentials.

There are clinical and translational research opportunities through the Sarver Heart Center. The Cardiology Division has complex electrophysiology, structural heart, and advanced imaging programs to complement the Advanced Heart Failure Program.

• 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

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Non-Invasive or Invasive Cardiology
• Candidates with 3+ years 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 (BUMC-T), formerly University of Arizona Medical Center University Campus, is a nationally recognized academic medical center focused on exceptional patient care, teaching future healthcare professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program. BUMC-T provides comprehensive adult transplant services within 5 clinical programs:
Heart, Lung, Liver, Pancreas and Kidney. These programs serve complex patients from the Southwest region with end-stage organ failure. The  is an integral member of the multidisciplinary care team facilitating care throughout 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 campus is Diamond Children’s Medical Center with specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.

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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 and community. We encourage applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO - M/W/D/V Employer. Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability.