Description

Banner - University Medicine Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Center is actively seeking a board-certified metabolic and bariatric surgeon who is looking to join our MBSAQIP nationally accredited program. The practice, established in 2015, cares for a high volume of adults and adolescents with obesity and is focused on both medical and surgical clinical expertise in high acuity patients, resident and medical student training and research. This is an excellent career opportunity for a surgeon who is passionate about the treatment of obesity to work in the heart of Phoenix and the hub of academic medicine.

Banner Health, is a Top 5 Large Health System and one of the country's premier non-profit health care networks, recognized for its leadership and dedication to the communities we serve. Fitch and S&P rank Banner Health with an AA- rating, based on our growth and financial stability and Newsweek rated Banner Health Most Trustworthy Companies in America (Multi-Year Winner 2024, 2025).

Successful Applicants Must:

• Demonstrate an engaging and passionate commitment to the excellent care of the patient from both a medical and surgical standpoint
• Have completed a fellowship in minimally invasive metabolic and bariatric surgery at an accredited program
• Completed a 5yr general surgery residency program
• BC/BE with plans to obtain ABOM certification within 2 years of starting.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of AZ
• DEA license with current prescribing privileges
• Have experience in surgical education and be willing to train residents and fellows
• Have published peer reviewed journal articles and participated in research protocols
• Be willing to care for adolescent and adult patients
• Experience with interventional endoscopy

Practice Details:

• Full-time (Clinic 2.5 days, 2 days OR, .5 admin)
• Participate in Bariatric Surgery Practice and Hospital Call (Call: 1 in 3 weekends + 1-2 days weekdays per week)
• Well-established high-volume practice with high acuity patients in educational setting.
• Looking to expand volume further and develop the obesity medicine side.
• Supportive team that is invested in each other’s success and the growth of the obesity medicine and bariatric surgery program.

 
Locations:

• Primary: Banner - University Medicine Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Center 1441 N. 12th Street 2nd floor Phoenix, AZ 85006
• Secondary: Banner Health Center plus 4200 E. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018
• Surgeries: Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, 1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized 733-bed, Level 1 Trauma facility has been recognized for 12-years as one of America’s “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report and is consistently rated as a “Best Place to Work” in Arizona. 

Banner Health and University of Arizona Health Network have come together to form Banner – University Medicine, a health system anchored in Phoenix and Tucson that makes the highest level of care accessible to Arizona residents. At the heart of this partnership is academic medicine – research, teaching, and patient care – across three academic medical centers: Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, formerly Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, 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 University Medical Group Offers a generous benefits package:

• Competitive salary with incentives and paid time off
• Sign-on/relocation bonus
• Comprehensive benefits – health, dental, vision, retirement, and more
• Paid malpractice
• Paid CME
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Opportunities for career advancement / leadership development

SUBMIT YOUR CV TODAY 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.

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