Northwest Allied Physicians is seeking a General Surgeon to join their established practice in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. Ideal candidates will have experience in developing and achieving accreditation for a Level III Trauma Center, however trauma experience is not a requirement to apply for the position. Physicians can expect to enter a practice with high patient demand, a loyal patient base, in an expanding - suburban market. The culture is one that values open communication and feedback from its physicians.
Preferred candidate will have three (3) to five (5) years of experience and must be BE/BC. A fellowship-trained surgeon is preferred, however, applications for General Surgery will be accepted and reviewed. Also, graduating residents will be considered.
- Call Coverage 1:4 - shared with three other Northwest Allied physicians
- Anesthesia coverage is available 24/7 in the hospital
- On-call staff cover emergency cases
- Sixteen OR's; One dedicated cysto room and One hybrid suite
- Two da Vinci SI and da Vinci XI Robots
- State-of-the-Art GI lab and dedicated GI Staff
Life in Tucson Offers:
- 324 days of sunshine - perfect for hiking, biking, swimming, rock climbing, running and golfing
- A culinary smorgasbord of outstanding local restaurants and the "Famous" Southwest Cuisine
- Mix of highly-rated private and public schools, including the University of Arizona
- Beautiful night skies as Tucson is the "Astronomy Capital of the World"!
- Growing biotech industry, bringing highly educated employees to Tucson and Oro Valley
- World-class Resorts
- Easy Access to Phoenix, Sedona, Scottsdale and San Diego for Weekend Getaways!!
Comprehensive Recruitment Package May Include:
- Competitive Wage Structure
- Annual CME Allowance
- Relocation
Northwest Allied Physicians is affiliated with Northwest Healthcare, which includes Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley Hospital, nine urgent care facilities and three surgery centers. The hospitals are well known in the community and have a reputation for providing high quality care. Northwest Allied Physicians' patient care approach is closely aligned with these same standards.
Community, Facility and Organization:
Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 300-bed facility in Tucson offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient services including cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, minimally invasive surgery (including two da Vinci surgical robots), neurology and neurosurgery, GI, a free-standing Women's Center, and Wound Care Center. NMC is designated with the Center of Excellence status for its Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center, Total Knee and Total Hip Replacement, Spine Surgery, Bariatric program, and Breast Imaging Center.
Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 146-all private bed facility in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. OVH services include orthopedics (including the new MAKO robot for partial knee resurfacing), inpatient rehabilitation, cardiology, minimally invasive surgery, neurology, GI, imaging and diagnostics, two sleep centers and emergency medicine.