Tiny Patients, Big Hearts! Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity in Tucson, AZ!

Tiny Patients, Big Hearts! Full-Time Academic Pediatric Hospitalist Position in Tucson, AZ

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at the University of Arizona seeks a qualified candidate to provide full time Hospitalist coverage at Banner University - Diamond Children's Medical Center. 

Location

Banner Children's at Diamond Children's Medical Center : 1625 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

Work Schedule & Description

•  Shift based model covering 156 shifts/year
• Day/Night coverage
• 6AM-4PM Day Shifts; 4PM-6AM Night Shifts

Minimum Qualifications

·     M.D. or D.O. degree

·     Arizona medical license obtained by start date

·     BE or BC in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospital Medicine certification preferred but not required

·     Must possess a strong desire to teach students and residents

·     Experienced Physicians and new grad encouraged to apply

Preferred Qualifications

·     Excellent clinical and teaching skills

·     Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

·     Interest in quality improvements

·     Opportunity for circumcisions, sedation

·     Interest in teaching and mentorship

Banner – University Medicine is a health system anchored in Arizona that makes the highest level of care accessible to communities throughout the Tucson and Phoenix regions. At the heart of this academic medicine division is research, teaching, and patient care. Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities, and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals who serve the community.

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, offering a wide variety of comprehensive benefits that give you peace of mind and provide security for you and your family.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Sick Time
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• CME Allowance and Paid Time Off
• Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage 
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance
• 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! 
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness 
• Financial wellness resources, including retirement plans with matching, employee perks and discounts 

Tucson is a city of 750K+ with a multicultural population that reflects the richness of the Southwest. The city shares common borders with the Tohono O'odham and Pascua Yaqui Nations and is surrounded by majestic desert and rugged mountains rising to more than 9,000 feet. With more than three hundred days of sunshine/year find time to enjoy the outdoors via hiking, boating, camping, cycling & more. Tucson also offers an affordable cost of living & housing, access to highly ranked private & public schools, and easy access to the Tucson International Airport. Tucson hosts theater, opera, symphony and ballet companies, the internationally famous gem show, rodeos, and many street/ethnic festivals. Nearby, UA Presents offers off-Broadway productions and other entertainment options. Tucson is also home to Top 10 Intercollegiate athletics via the University of Arizona.

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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 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!