Pediatric Ophthalmologist-Assistant Professor
ACADEMIC MEDICINE with TOP RATED TEACHING FACILITY
Banner University Medical Center – Tucson (BUMC-T)
The Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science at the University of Arizona and Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) is seeking an Ophthalmologist with fellowship training and experience in Pediatric Ophthalmic services. This is an exciting role for a dynamic physician to join a faculty team involved in academic medicine, including key teaching roles for medical students, residents and fellows. Scope of practice will include providing comprehensive eye care, surgical responsibilities, and managing most ophthalmic emergencies. Clinical services are provided at the Alvernon Eye Clinic in Tucson, with on-call and consultative coverage to two Banner-University Medical Center campuses in Tucson.
Our 479-bed hospital is located at the University of Arizona Health Sciences at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. BUMC-T is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching new health care professionals, and conducting groundbreaking research through the physician-scientists of the University of Arizona College of Medicine. BUMC-T is certified as a Primary Stroke Center (with active plans underway for Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification) and is designated as the only Level I trauma center in Southern Arizona.
Qualifications, features and schedule:
- BC in Ophthalmology
- Successful completion of an Ophthalmology Residency in the U.S.
- Globe rupture repair & ability to manage most ophthalmic emergencies
- Interest and ability to help teach and mentor residents/medical students
- Supervise resident clinics, laser, diagnostic imaging & minor procedures
- Work schedule: 8 half day sessions per week (varied patient load)
- Unrestricted call coverage: supports trauma call and Inpatient ophthalmology consults
Qualified candidate will receive a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona Department of Medicine, commensurate with their credentials.
Banner Health and the 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.
We offer a generous salary and benefits. Please submit your letter of interest and CV for immediate consideration, to: doctors@bannerhealth.com For questions, please call Tiffany Lewis, Sourcing Strategist, at: 602-747-4578. Visit our website at: www.bannerdocs.com
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.
Posted: 02/20/2019
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