Division Chief of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Surgery (MD, DO) (Phoenix)

Division Chief of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Surgery (MD, DO) (Phoenix) Posting Number req19822 Department COM Phx Surgery Department Website Link Location Greater Phoenix Area Address 1441 North 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA Position Highlights

The chief of the Division of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Surgery will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the division within the Department of Surgery.

The chief will be responsible for all planning, policy, operations and oversight of academic, research and clinical programs of the division.

The chief will have financial authority over the state-appropriated budget assigned to the division, extramural research funding received, philanthropic funding and other financial matters for the division in accordance with applicable University policies and practices.

This position reports directly to the chair of the Department of Surgery within the College of Medicine Phoenix for all academic activities.

Consistent with the Academic Affiliation Agreement (AAA) between the University of Arizona and Banner Health, the chief will have a matrix reporting relationship to the chief executive officer of the Banner University Medical Group (B-UMG) and CEO of B-UMC (Phoenix) for all clinical activities conducted at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Surgery, actively participate in teaching, clinical service and / or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.

The successful candidate will meet the requirements of either a career track or tenure track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of the Valley of the Sun.

The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars.

The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays;

UA / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Faculty affairs
• Educational and training programs
• Research programs
• Patient care programs
• Recruitment and retention of diverse faculty and staff
• Physician lead for Gastrointestinal andAbdominal Surgery services at Banner Health

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess an MD, DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Be board certified by the American Board of Surgery and be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Be eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the associate professor level or higher.
• Be eligible for medical staff membership at B UMCP
• Have at least five years of progressively complex administrative experience (, program leader, center / section director, etc.

in an academic medical center setting.

• Demonstrate a track record of national distinction in teaching, clinical care and research discovery in an academic department of surgery or comparable environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to patient care, reflecting a service oriented, team based philosophy with hospital administration and health professional colleagues from all disciplines, departments and specialties.
• Have a successful track record of recruitment and development of faculty, trainees and students.
• Show evidence of successful program buildingbeyond one’s own research group.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an additional health profession degree (, PhD, MPH, MS, etc.).
• Have experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational, patient care, research) programs and services.
• Demonstrate collaborative engagement with private practice community for mutual benefit in program development and patient care.
• Exhibit outstanding leadership in major subspecialty division / section at an academic institution.
• Possess clinical experience in colorectal surgery or abdominal wall reconstruction.

FLSA Exempt Full Time / Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty Compensation Type salary at full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs

Open Date 6 / 24 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed