[Apply in 3 Minutes] Physician-Hepatology
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Medical Director - Transplant Hepatology Banner University
Medicine and The University of Arizona - Tucson | Department of
Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology The
University of Arizona-Tucson/Banner University Medicine invites
applications for a visionary leader to serve as Medical Director of
Transplant Hepatology. This is a prestigious leadership opportunity
to help build and shape the future of a rapidly expanding and
academically vibrant abdominal transplant program at a nationally
recognized academic medical center. As Medical Director, you will
lead a growing team of hepatologists committed to clinical
excellence, academic collaboration, and innovation in liver disease
management and transplantation. You will serve as the clinical and
strategic lead for transplant hepatology, working in close
partnership with renowned transplant surgeons, transplant
anesthesiologists, intensivists, and the wider multidisciplinary
team. This is a transformative moment in Tucson's transplant
landscape. The University of Arizona is advancing into robotic
organ transplantation, launching a living donor liver transplant
program, and initiating auto-islet transplantation, placing our
program at the cutting edge of modern liver care. In addition to
clinical and leadership responsibilities, you will have the
opportunity to engage deeply in academic research and mentorship,
supported by two world-class institutions: - The BIO5 Institute - a
globally recognized research hub for organ regeneration, perfusion,
and cellular therapies - The Boyer Liver Institute - a state-funded
center dedicated to pioneering liver disease research and
innovation Ideal candidates will bring: - Board certification in
Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology - Demonstrated
leadership in multidisciplinary liver transplant care - A strong
commitment to clinical program building, academic scholarship, and
mentorship - Interest or experience in living donor
transplantation, advanced liver therapies, and clinical trials is
highly desirable This role offers protected time for leadership,
research, and teaching, along with faculty appointment at the
University of Arizona College of Medicine commensurate with
experience and academic achievement. Join us and help lead the
charge in redefining transplant hepatology in the Southwestwhere
academic vision, clinical impact, and innovation in liver care
converge. Banner Health offers an industry leading benefits package
that provides security for you and your family, including: *
Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance, when applicable *
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and pharmacy plans * Eligible
for benefits coverage within 30 days * Paid time off plans * 401k
retirement plan with 4% match after one year of service * Paid CME
Days plus allowance * Paid malpractice * Career advancement and
optimal work/life balance * Physician Mortgage Programs * Employee
Discounts Banner Health and University of Arizona Health Network
have come together to form Banner - University Medicine, a health
system anchored in Tucson and Phoenix that makes the highest level
of care accessible to Arizona residents. At the heart of this
merger is academic medicine - research, teaching and patient care -
across three academic medical centers. Banner University Medical
Center - Tucson values patient-centered care and health care
innovation. Tucson is a bustling, vibrant community nestled in the
blooming Sonoran Desert. Vibrant culture, entertainment, and a
thriving food scene minutes away with a booming housing market and
attractive cost of living to live, work, and play! * The Outdoors
Await! Golf, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tanning
and nearby winter skiing. * A Unique Historical Heritage: Immerse
in our city's history via art galleries, museums, architectural
presidios and missions! * Tantalizing Culinary Adventures: Explore
vibrant palettes in one of the top gastronomy cities and fresh
fusions on traditional food. Please submit your CV for immediate
consideration. As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University
Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community
and encourages applications from individuals with varied
experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer. POS15034
Physician-Hepatology
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