Physician-Orthopedic Surgery: Hand

Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon | Banner University Medicine | Tucson, AZ

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Banner University Medicine Tucson and the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon to join its established academic orthopaedic practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, multidisciplinary department with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and research. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care for elective and traumatic conditions of the hand and upper extremity while participating in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

A faculty appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson will be commensurate with the candidates experience and academic credentials.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Hand Surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Arizona
• Commitment to clinical excellence, education, and collaborative patient care
• Interest and experience in academic research preferred
• NIH research funding is a plus

Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE
• Combination of clinic and surgical days
• Elective and trauma hand and upper-extremity surgery
• Opportunity to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows
• Academic and research opportunities through the University of Arizona
• Research support available for NIH-funded candidates

Practice Profile:

Department led by Dr. John Elfar, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Hand and Upper Extremity surgeon

• 23 Orthopaedic Surgeons representing:
  • Hand & Upper Extremity
  • Orthopaedic Trauma
  • Foot & Ankle
  • Spine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Joint Replacement
  • General Orthopaedics
• 4 Hand & Upper Extremity surgeons
• 22 Orthopaedic Surgery residents / 3 Fellows
• 10 Advanced Practice Providers
• Dedicated medical assistant and casting support
• Nurse navigator/educator support for the joint replacement program

Join a collaborative academic environment where you can build a rewarding clinical practice while helping educate the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons and advancing the field through research and innovation.

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 thats more than just basic medical, dental, and vision coverage its everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health, to your family to your satisfaction at work. So, we design your benefits with you in mind. We listen to what you have to say, offer a wide variety of competitive benefits to give you peace of mind and provide additional tools and resources to support you.

• Productivity and Value-Based Incentives, Malpractice, and CME Allowance
• Legal, Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options
• 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!
• Financial wellness resources, including retirement plans with matching or 401(k) and 457(b) deferred options, employee perks, and discounts

Our community:

The soulful Sonoran Desert. The flavorful Southwest. The peacefully blooming community of Tucson, Arizona is nestled within surrounding mountain views and the lush Sonoran Desert. With 350+ days of annual sunshine, it is easy to soak in some sunny vitamin D with championship golf courses, scenic hiking, cycling-friendly community, horseback riding, and daytrip fishing or kayaking. Selfcare enrichment abounds in refreshing spa resorts, art galleries, enriching culture, and entertainment. Tucson was also designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy with many exciting culinary adventures in our restaurant scene. With a population slightly over 0.5 million, Tucson is a growing city with a college town feel that continues to boast an attractive cost of luxury living to enjoy with those you love most!

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Health values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO employer.

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Physician-Orthopedic Surgery: Hand