Medical Director - Transplant Hepatology Banner University Med - U Tucson

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Medical Director Transplant Hepatology

Banner University Medicine and The University of Arizona Tucson | Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

The University of Arizona Tucson/Banner University Medicine invites applications for a visionary leader to serve as Medical Director of Transplant Hepatology
. This is a prestigious leadership opportunity to help build and shape the future of a rapidly expanding and academically vibrant abdominal transplant program at a nationally recognized academic medical center.

As Medical Director, you will lead a growing team of hepatologists committed to clinical excellence, academic collaboration, and innovation in liver disease management and transplantation. You will serve as the clinical and strategic lead for transplant hepatology, working in close partnership with renowned transplant surgeons, transplant anesthesiologists, intensivists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

This is a transformative moment in Tucson's transplant landscape. The University of Arizona is advancing into robotic organ transplantation, launching a living donor liver transplant program, and initiating auto-islet transplantation, placing our program at the cutting edge of modern liver care.

In addition to clinical and leadership responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to engage deeply in academic research and mentorship, supported by two world-class institutions:

The BIO5 Institute, a globally recognized research hub for organ regeneration, perfusion, and cellular therapies

The Boyer Liver Institute, a state-funded center dedicated to pioneering liver disease research and innovation

• Lead a growing team of hepatologists and oversee the transplant hepatology program with a focus on clinical excellence, academic collaboration, and innovation in liver disease management and transplantation.

• Serve as the clinical and strategic lead for transplant hepatology, collaborating with transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and the multidisciplinary team.

• Support the development of emerging programs including robotic organ transplantation, living donor liver transplantation, and auto-islet transplantation.

• Engage in academic research and mentorship, aligned with the resources of BIO5 Institute and Boyer Liver Institute.

• Foster clinical program building, mentorship, and scholarly activity through a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.

• Board certification in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology

• Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary liver transplant care

• A strong commitment to clinical program development, academic scholarship, and mentorship

• Interest or experience in living donor transplantation, advanced liver therapies, and clinical trials is highly desirable

• Protected time for leadership, research, and teaching

• Faculty appointment at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, commensurate with experience and academic achievement

• Banner Health offers an industry leading benefits package, including:

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, when applicable

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans

• Eligible for benefits coverage within 30 days

• Paid time off plans

• 401k retirement plan with 4% match after one year of service

• Paid CME days plus allowance

• Paid malpractice

• Career advancement and optimal work/life balance

• Physician mortgage programs

• Employee discounts

Banner Health and University of Arizona Health Network have joined to form Banner University Medicine, a health system anchored in Tucson and Phoenix that makes high-quality care accessible to Arizona residents. Banner University Medical Center Tucson values patient-centered care and health care innovation.

Tucson is a bustling, vibrant community nestled in the blooming Sonoran Desert, offering culture, entertainment, and a thriving food scene with a favorable cost of living.

• The Outdoors Await:
  Golf, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, and nearby winter skiing.

• A Unique Historical Heritage:
  Art galleries, museums, presidios, and missions.

• Tantalizing Culinary Adventures: A vibrant gastronomy scene.

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer. POS
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