Faculty Pediatric Gastroenterologist - Banner University Medical Center - Tucson

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at the University of Arizona seeks a 5

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full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist. The physician hired will have a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona consistent with the candidate's credentials.

Opportunity Details :

• Current faculty is comprised of 4 pediatric gastroenterologists, one nurse practitioner, and 2 registered dietitians
• Clinic : 6 half day sessions | Average of 8 patients / half day
• Procedures : 2 half day block
• Protected Administrative Time : 1 day
• Call : unrestricted night call shared with colleagues (1 : 4)
• Providers participate in teaching and mentoring pediatric residents, pediatric gastroenterology fellows, and medical students at the College of Medicine-Tucson.
• EMR system : Cerner
• Telemedicine available
• Pediatric hospitalist coverage 24 / 7
• Supported by the presence of all pediatric subspecialists including Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Radiology.
• Procedures performed : EGD, colonoscopy, foreign body removal, esophageal dilation, submucosal injection, polypectomy, control of GI bleeding, small bowel capsule endoscopy, pH / Impedance probe, Bravo esophageal pH study, and EndoFLIP.
• Opportunities for research, quality improvement, community outreach, leadership, and administrative activities are available.

Minimum Qualifications :

Main Location : Banner- University Medical Center Tucson , 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Facility Details :

Banner - University Medicine  is a health system anchored in Arizona that makes the highest level of care accessible to communities throughout the Tucson and Phoenix regions. At the heart of this academic medicine division is research, teaching, and patient care. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, 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 Benefits : You take care of others. Let us take care of you.  At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But thats more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage its everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health, to your family, to your satisfaction at work. We design your benefits with you in mind, offering a wide variety of comprehensive benefits that give you peace of mind and provide security for you and your family.

Benefits Include :

Tucson is a city of 750K+ with a multicultural population that reflects the richness of the Southwest.  The city shares common borders with the Tohono O'odham and Pascua Yaqui Nations and is surrounded by majestic desert and rugged mountains rising to more than 9,000 feet. With more than three hundred days of sunshine / year find time to enjoy the outdoors via hiking, boating, camping, cycling & more. Tucson also offers an affordable cost of living & housing, access to highly ranked private & public schools, and easy access to the Tucson International Airport. Tucson hosts theater, opera, symphony and ballet companies, the internationally famous gem show, rodeos, and many street / ethnic festivals. Nearby,  UA Presents  offers off-Broadway productions and other entertainment options. Tucson is also home to Top 10 Intercollegiate athletics via the University of Arizona.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer.

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