Find your Future with Banner University Medicine - Colorectal APP at BUMC-P

Banner University Medicine Phoenix seeks a highly motivated and independent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Surgical Oncology/Colorectal Division at Banner University Medicine/University of Arizona.

The ideal candidate will support the surgeons and the colorectal surgery service line and will play an integral role; primarily in patient care in the clinic setting, but will also provide inpatient rounding and OR support. Our Advanced Practice provider role involves treating both benign and malignant colorectal conditions, with a focus on postoperative surgical care and non-malignant cases (Non-Operative Time). The qualified candidates will be passionate about making a difference in patient lives, continuity of care, and teamwork.

The division takes pride in offering comprehensive and multidisciplinary surgical and medical care for the richly diverse patient population of Southern Arizona, and our staff of surgeons strive to provide the best in compassionate patient care, resident and medical student education and training, together with extensive community and academic endeavors.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly acclaimed medical center and academic program that has grown significantly in the last few years.

Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-operative counseling
• Conduct clinic visits and perform office procedures
• Address patient calls as necessary
• First assist duties as needed based on team coverage
• Will round on the inpatient service one day a week and cover the floor and pager
• See all complex colorectal patients within 72 hours of discharge
• Will see all patients for long-term surveillance after the first 6-month surveillance visit

Position Details & Requirements:

• Arizona License
• Certified NP or PA (RNFA required for NP candidates)
• Experienced candidate preferred but will consider new grads
• Full-Time | Monday-Friday (No Weekend or Evening Coverage Required)

Location:

Banner - University Medical Center – Phoenix

Banner University Medicine Colon and Rectal Surgery Clinic

1441 N 12th St 3rd floor, Phoenix, AZ 85006

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 that’s more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it’s everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health to your family to your satisfaction at work. So, we design your benefits with you in mind. We listen to what you have to say, offer a wide variety of competitive benefits to give you peace of mind and provide additional tools and resources to support you.

• Paid Sick Time, Personal Time Off, and CME
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• As one of the nation’s largest non-profit health systems, you'd qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave Support
• Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
• 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care
• Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
• Financial wellness resources, including retirement plan with matching, employee perks and discounts
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options

Our Community:

The soul of the Sonoran Desert. The flavor of the 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!

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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. POS13837

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.