You'll Be Addicted to Working with Banner University Medical Center Tucson!

In affiliation with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, Banner University Medicial Center is recruiting BC/BE Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry specialists to join our team. Our Addiction Medicine Physicians are responsible for providing high-quality patient care that meets or exceeds the standards and guidelines recommended by the Joint Commission and other regulatory and payer groups. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure that patients receive exemplary care.

Our Practice: 

The Addiction Care team at Banner - University Medical Center is administratively based in the U of A Department of Psychiatry and is comprised of Addiction Medicine experts from a variety of medical disciplines (e.g., emergency medicine, family medicine, and psychiatry). 

Our Addiction Medicine service strives to achieve four goals:

1. Provide the best evidence-based and patient-centered addiction treatments to our patients and their families.
2. Prepare the next generation of Addiction Medicine Fellows and other learners to provide better care in the future.
3. Produce the advancements in knowledge required to improve our ability to diagnose, treat, and ultimately prevent addiction.
4. Engage with diverse stakeholders to assure we are meeting the addiction care needs of the communities we treat as we pursue social justice and health equity. 

Position Detail:

We are seeking a physician prepared to deliver exceptional clinical care to patients living with and at risk of addiction. The ideal applicant is passionate about working with patients and families impacted by addiction and committed to teaching (both experiential and/or didactic). This position will work collaboratively with other clinical team members to support the current needs and ongoing growth of both our ambulatory addiction service and consultation service for patients who are medically hospitalized. This collaborative care team works closely with both the medical toxicology and psychiatry consultation services. Our program is committed to training residents (from a variety of specialties), toxicology fellows, four addiction medicine fellows per year, and educating medical students. Candidates interested in pursuing scholarship in teaching, clinical/translational science, or considering future administrative leadership are strongly encouraged to apply.

The qualified candidate will receive a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona consistent with their credentials, including a generous tuition discount for the applicant and immediate family members.

Minimum Requirements:

• BC/BE in primary specialty (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, or Anesthesiology).
• BC/BE in either Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry (after either ACGME-approved fellowship or successful completion of Practice Pathway).
• Collaborative nature, skilled in relationship building
• A desire to work in an academic setting and engage in medical education.
• Desire to collaborate with other disciplines and departments to develop and implement quality improvement projects that affect system-level care for our patients in both the clinic and hospital.
• Highly qualified new graduates will be considered.

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. 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.

• $100K Loan Repayment available, plus Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Production Incentives (wRVU), Paid Sick Time, Personal Time Off, Malpractice, and up to $5000 CME Allowance/per year
• Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• 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
• Physician Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
• Financial wellness resources, including retirement plans with matching or 401b deferred options, employee perks and discounts

Our Community:

The soul of the Sonoran Desert. The flavor of the Southwest. Where you live is as important as where you work, and Tucson is a great place to live! Our Southwestern city, surrounded by sky

islands and the unsurpassed beauty of the Sonoran Desert, is uniquely gorgeous and culturally

diverse. Tucson boasts 350+ days of sunshine, championship golf courses, scenic hiking, cycling-friendly neighborhoods, horseback riding, and daytrip fishing or kayaking. Selfcare enrichment abounds in refreshing spa resorts, art galleries, enriching culture, and entertainment. Tucson is a designated 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 living to enjoy with your loved ones!

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

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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!