Anatomic Pathologist – Academic Appointment | Banner Health & University of Arizona

In partnership with the University of Arizona, Banner University Medical Group is actively interviewing Anatomic Pathologists to join our growing Clinical Faculty at Banner University Medical Center in sunny Tucson, Arizona! This role offers the opportunity to engage in a full spectrum of diagnostic pathology services across multiple Tucson locations—including the NCI-designated Arizona Cancer Center, additional Centers of Excellence, and the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. 

Join our team in playing a key role in supporting the mission of the College of Medicine to bring about better health with improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases for the people of Southern Arizona through education, research, and patient care. The selected candidate will receive an academic appointment at the University of Arizona that is commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will combine teaching, clinical work, and scholarly activities at Banner University Medical Center Tucson. Banner University Medical Center Tucson is a 463-bed general medical and surgical facility with more than 25,000 admissions, 70,000 ED visits, and 14,000 inpatient and outpatient surgeries on an annual basis. BUMCT is a level 1 trauma center and is home to an NCI-designated Cancer Center, which performs cutting-edge research and patient care and is accredited through the Commission on Cancer (CoC). The Cancer Center also holds accreditations as a National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and a National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC). Banner University Medical Center Tucson performs bone marrow and stem cell transplantations and organ transplants, including heart, lung, kidney, kidney/pancreas, and liver.

Position Details:

• Full-Time, 1.0 FTE | Monday-Friday schedule
• Anatomic Pathology Diagnostic Service, including:
  • Frozen section/intraoperative consultations
  • Subspecialty Case Review: interpretation of surgical pathology specimens
• Teach and Mentor residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Participate in translational research and scholarly activities (Clinical Scholar track)
• 1:8 Call Rotation: night and weekend, Anatomic Pathology call only
• Modern hospital (built 2019) with state-of-the-art laboratories

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD/DO and State of Arizona Medical License upon start
• American Board of Pathology certified (or eligible)  
• Fellowship-Trained in Anatomic Pathology
• Sub-specialization in Cytopathology or Gastroenterology is preferred, but not required

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.

• Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Sick Time, Time Off, Malpractice, and CME (plus CME allowance!)
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 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

About Banner University Medical Center Tucson:

As one of the largest tertiary care academic medical centers in the Southwest, BUMCT is committed to providing cutting-edge patient care, conducting groundbreaking research, and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our latest expansion includes a nine-story hospital tower with over 200 new patient rooms and 19 new operating rooms, reflecting our dedication to growth and innovation.

Our Community: 

The soulful Sonoran Desert. The flavorful 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. Self-care 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 of slightly over 1 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!

Please include your CV for immediate consideration

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! 

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