PA/ACNP HPB Surgery Opportunity | Banner University Medicine Tucson

Banner University Medicine Tucson seeks a dynamic Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our busy Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Division at Banner University Medical Center Tucson (BUMCT). BUMCT has an extremely busy and growing complex surgical oncology practice, with significant expertise in malignant and benign HPB disease. With a growing practice in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery (HPB Surgery) at Banner University Medical Center Tucson (BUMCT). HPB patients have average hospital stays of 5-10 days depending on the procedure performed. This position will be focused on daily inpatient management and improving communication during the transition of care from the inpatient to the outpatient setting. This provider will work with a team of attending surgeons, residents, inpatient nurses, and outpatient APPs/nurses/MAs to manage acute inpatient problems and provide continuity across continuum of care including diagnosis, initial workup, surgery, discharge planning, and postoperative multidisciplinary follow-up. The Advanced Practice Provider would function in a largely inpatient role to support the HPB patients throughout their surgical experience and the transition of care from inpatient to outpatient. The ideal candidate will be comfortable being involved in clinical management of patients, performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, interpretation of diagnostic tests, prescription of medications, education, consultation, and research . This position is also open to highly motivated new grads with interest in inpatient experience with complex surgical experience who works well in a collaborative multidisciplinary team. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Board Certification, DEA license, and BLS certification are required
• Graduate degree from an accredited ACNP/PA program
• Oncology experience is preferred, but not required
• New Grads are encouraged to apply!

Work Schedule: M-F | 5-Day, 8-Hour Shifts

Location: Banner University Medical Center Tucson, 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

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 nations 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 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!

Submit your CV for immediate consideration at APP@bannerhealth.com

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

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is a nationally recognized organization for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children’s Center– recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.

As Southern Arizona's only Level 1 Trauma Center, we care for the most critically injured patients in our region. Our care is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Meanwhile, our nursing innovative, safe and thoughtful care has been recognized with Magnet™ designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Banner – University Medical Center Tucson among the best hospitals in the nation for Geriatrics and for Cardiology and Heart Surgery. We have also been ranked as high performing in a variety of specialties, including:

• Cancer
• Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Gynecology
• Nephrology
• Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics
• Pulmonology
• Urology

Magnet Recognition

In 2003, our Tucson campus became the first hospital in Arizona to receive Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing. This designation is a testament to the innovative, safe and thoughtful care our collaborative nurses provide patients every day.

If interested in learning more, we encourage you to visit https://practicewithus.bannerhealth.com!