SUMMARY

In partnership with the University of Arizona, the Department of Medical Imaging at Banner – University Medicine Tucson is seeking a fellowship-trained radiologist to join the Division of Neuroradiology. Appointment rank is commensurate with experience. We are seeking intellectually curious, team-oriented candidates who are excellent clinical Neuroradiology specialists and enthusiastic educators.

Prospective candidates, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor will have an MD or DO degree, ABR Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology, fellowship training in Neuroradiology, and possess or be eligible for subspecialty certification in Neuroradiology. The candidate will be eligible for licensure in the State of Arizona.

The ideal applicant will have expertise in all aspects of Neuroradiology, including imaging of the brain, head and neck, spine, and pediatric neuroimaging, both from clinical and scientific perspectives. She or he will imbue growth-oriented and customer-focused mindsets along with a sense of stewardship to the Department of Medical Imaging at Banner – University Medicine Tucson. Candidates should possess experience and passion in caring for Neuroradiology patients, teaching, and supervising medical students, residents, and fellows, and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment. Fundamental to the position is the ability to deliver outstanding collaborative patient care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a strong academic division that provides comprehensive clinical service with a spirit of innovation as an engine for growth, value, and service
• Participate in weekday clinical work and weekday/weekend call coverage while ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality clinical care
• Collaboration with colleagues to improve service and quality to for the betterment of our patients
• Provide instruction for the Residency, Fellowship, and Medical Student educational programs by preparing and administering lectures and reviewing cases
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, conferring with other services concerning issues affecting Medical Imaging
• Support innovative research and serve as a willing collaborator with clinical and translational researchers

Division of Neuroradiology:

• Expert imaging and interventional therapy for fetal, neonatal, pediatric, and adult brain and spine
• Emphasis on rapid stroke imaging, brain tumor, and neurodegenerative disorders
• DTI for brain and spine, Perfusion (DCE and DSC) for Brain Tumors, DSC Perfusion imaging for Acute Stroke
• Volumetric imaging included in CT protocols providing 3-D views for all images
• Major procedures include head and neck biopsies under ultrasound and CT guidance, bone and soft tissue biopsies of the spine, pain procedures for the spine, lumbar punctures, Myelograms, and intrathecal chemotherapy administration
• Regular multidisciplinary meetings for Epilepsy

Collaborative Opportunities:

• Medical Imaging Research Division consisting of 12 faculty nationally recognized for expertise in MR, CT, and Gamma-Ray Imaging
• University of Arizona Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Alzheimer’s Institute
• Lewy Body Dementia, Division of Geriatrics, General Internal Medicine and Palliative Care
• Ophthalmology and Vision Science
• Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
• Center for Sinonasal and Skull Base Tumors
• The Arizona Center on Aging
• The Center for Innovation in Brain Science
• Biomedical Engineering Department

Department & Facilities Overview:

The Department of Medical Imaging is one of 17 clinical departments in the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson that provides medical care through Banner - University Medicine Tucson. The clinical caseload serves as an excellent resource for our training programs, which include both Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology Residencies, Medical Student Course Electives, and multiple accredited fellowship training programs. Medical Imaging supports an ACGME accredited Neuroradiology Fellowship Program approved for three candidates.

Medical Imaging serves the two main hospitals, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, (479 licensed beds) and Banner - University Medical Center South (150 licensed beds), and the Banner Diamond Children’s Medical Center, as well as two outpatient centers: Banner - University Medicine North Clinics and the Advanced Breast Imaging Center.

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson opened its new nine-story, $446 million hospital tower (Tower 1) on April 22, 2019. The 670,000-square-foot teaching hospital features 228 private rooms, 20 new operating rooms, new diagnostic imaging, and cardiac catheterization labs. Tower 1 offers two 1.5T scanners and one 3T MR. Banner – University Medical Center South offers a 1.5T scanner. Additionally, two 3T MR scanners are located at our Banner – University Medicine North Clinics. Neuroradiology is offered at all 3 Tucson locations. CT scanners include two Toshiba Aquilion CT scanners, two Siemens Definition AS CT scanners, a Siemens Flash, a Siemens Edge, and a GE Revolution HD CT scanner.  

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 that’s more than just basic medical, dental, and vision coverage — it’s 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.

• Relocation, Sign-On Incentives, and Loan Repayment Programs are available
• 100k Loan Repayment available, plus Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Qualified tuition reduction available for dependents at Arizona universities
• Paid Sick Time, Personal Time Off, Malpractice, and CME Allowance
• Legal, Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days
• 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
• Physician 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 deferred compensation 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 some sunny Vitamin D with championship golf courses, scenic hiking, a cycling-friendly community, horseback riding, and day trip fishing or kayaking. Self-care 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 of 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!

If interested, we encourage you to submit your CV to Barbara Doty at doctors@bannerhealth.com for immediate consideration; or apply at PracticeWithUs.BannerHealth.com for LIVE application tracking. Thank you!

The safety of our team members and patients is of utmost importance, so Banner is requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for all team members. As members of the healthcare field, we are in the business of caring for people, so we take seriously our commitment to ensure our patients and teams are safeguarded from this rapidly changing and dangerous disease.

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.