Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | Academic Medicine in Phoenix

In partnership with the University of Arizona, the Department of Surgery at Banner – University Medicine Phoenix is actively interviewing board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to join it's thriving division. Along with supporting program development, the selected individual will have the opportunity to advance a full-time general and specialized clinical practice of patients within a richly diverse population. The position practicing alongside three OMFS surgeons while teaching and mentoring dental students and eight residents. An evidenced enthusiastic commitment to clinical and didactic teaching is desired. The preferred candidate will also possess strong research interests, either in clinical research, basic science research, or both.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a growing oral and maxillofacial surgery program in an academic department with strong trauma and general surgery programs to support the growth of the division. The selected individual will receive a faculty title with the University of Arizona.

Position Details

• Clinical Responsibilities: OP clinic, IP rounding, OR cases
• Teaching and mentoring of students, residents, and fellows
• Clinic consists of two days/week with average patient volume: 25/day
• Call schedule: 7 days/month
• 1.0 FTE

Minimum Requirements

• Certification/Eligibility by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• DDS or DMD OMFS Certification
• Medicare participation is required
• Ability and desire to teach dental school one day/week
• Must be well-versed in trauma, history of team-collaboration, and fosters excellent interpersonal skills
• Experienced (or graduating) OMF Surgeons with a passion for academic medicine are encouraged to apply

Main Location: Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, 1111 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ

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.

• $30K Sign-on Bonus
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Paid Malpractice and CME
• 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
• 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 deferred options, employee perks and discounts

We encourage you include your CV when you apply here for immediate consideration. Thank you!

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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.

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.

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