Hepatopancreatobiliary, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgeon

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Dignity Health at St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in alignment with the Dignity Health Cancer Institute (DHCI), Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG), and Creighton School of Medicine is seeking a Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic (HBP) Surgeon. Our disease-site specific, comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program continues to grow in volume, programs and clinical trials. Our academic involvement with the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance residency programs also continues to grow.

This position will partner with the newly appointed Chief of Surgical Oncology and the Chair of the Surgery Department. The surgeon will play a role in the development of HPB Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and the newly formed Digestive Disease Institute (DDI), including the multidisciplinary pancreas program. The surgeon will foster and facilitate the growth of appropriate clinical trials, facilitate the achievement of the DHCI, DHMG, SJHMC, and CommonSpirit Health (CSH) goals and quality initiatives and performance improvement projects, and other local and national efforts as requested. The surgeon will participate in the appropriate tumor boards. The surgeon may be asked to participate in recruitment and hiring of team members as needed.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate :

Fellowship-trained and Board Certified

Has excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

Shows evidence of a successful clinical practice

Has teaching and clinical trial experience

Focuses on quality and standards of care

Works collaboratively with other specialties

Is dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care and access to the patients of Phoenix and rural Arizona

Must have or be eligible for an unrestricted Arizona State medical licensure

Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital / surgical privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitals

Acceptable references from supervisor, peer, and subordinate; from a registered nurse; and potentially from a research mentor

Willing to abide by and promote the Mission, Vision and Values of CommonSpirit Health

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Where You'll Work

The Dignity Health Cancer Institute is a 10 year old, beautiful, 220,000 s.f., dedicated outpatient oncology facility located on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus. The Campus is less than 2 miles from St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center, in the heart of Phoenix, AZ. Other residents of the Phoenix Biomed Campus include The University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Translational Genomics and a host of biomedical startup companies. DHCI offers comprehensive oncology services including dedicated disease-site specialists for Breast, GYN, GI, HPB, GU, Thoracic, Head & Neck, Melanoma & soft tissue Sarcoma and Supportive Care / Survivorship services. The Cancer Institute services also include Infusion, Radiation, Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Genetic Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Nutrition and Sexual Health after Cancer services.

SJHMC is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area, is the flagship hospital of Dignity Health, and a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health system in the US. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for Neurology and Neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Josephs is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20% of patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Josephs.

Compensation :

We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package, including premium-free insurance options, a matched 403b, employer-funded pension plan, relocation allowance for applicable physicians, CME benefits, and malpractice insurance.

St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is consistently named an outstanding workplace and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.

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Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 200 providers and 500 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic, research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. DHMG has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Health's mission and St. Joseph's guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system, DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus

Pay Range

$180.00 - $288.46 / hour