Chief, Division of Arthroplasty, Department of Orthopaedics; MD); College of Medicine - Phoenix

The chief of the Division of Arthroplasty in the Department of Orthopaedics will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the Division. The chief of Arthroplasty will be responsible for all planning, policy, operations, and oversight of the Division's academic, research, and clinical programs. This leader will have financial authority over the state-appropriated budget assigned to the Division, extramural research funding received, philanthropic funding, and other Division-related financial matters, in accordance with applicable University policies and practices.

The chief will have discretion in the recruitment and retention of Division faculty, who will report directly to the chief of the Division of Arthroplasty.

This position reports directly to the chair of the Department of Orthopaedics within the College of Medicine
- Phoenix for all academic activities. Consistent with the Academic Affiliation Agreement (AAA) between the University of Arizona and Banner Health, the chief will have a matrix reporting relationship to the CEO of Banner
- University Medical Group (B-UMG) and CEO of Banner
- University Medical Center Phoenix (B-UMCP) for all clinical activities conducted at B-UMCP.

This role provides strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for the Division while maintaining a robust clinical practice focused on adult reconstruction and joint replacement. The chief will foster excellence in patient care, education, research, faculty development, and ambulatory growth aligned with the missions of the University of Arizona and Banner Health.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department, actively participate in teaching, clinical service, and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.

The successful candidate will meet the requirements for a career-track faculty member as outlined by the College and University. This career- track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PCB) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders who are lifelong learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Department: COM Phx Orthopedics

Department Website Link:
College of Medicine-Phoenix

Medical Sub-Speciality:
Arthroplasty

Location:

Greater Phoenix Area

Address: 475 North 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Division of Arthroplasty, ensuring alignment with departmental, college and Banner Health priorities.
• Lead divisional efforts in quality, safety, patient outcomes and clinical standardization, including joint replacement pathways and value-based care initiatives.
• Partner with departmental and BUMG leadership on ambulatory growth strategies, access, clinic efficiency and care model optimization.
• Support faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentoring and professional development within the Division.
• Oversee…