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The University of Arizona - Department of Medical Imaging is seeking a Nuclear Medicine physician or fellowship-trained radiologist to join the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, and Theranostic Center. The division is led by the nationally recognized Dr. Bital Savir-Baruch, MD, FACNM, current President of the American College of Nuclear Medicine as well as the Division Chief of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics, Nuclear Radiology Fellowship Program Director, and the Associate Chair of Clinical Research for the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Arizona Banner University Medical Center Tucson. This is an opportunity to be a part of a collaborative and supportive team that puts an emphasis on life excellence and has a family first motto as well as help lead our Nuclear Medicine Residency Program.

The Theranostics Center at Banner - University Medical Center and The University of Arizona - Tucson is designated as a Comprehensive Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence

Nuclear Medicine is offered at all 3 Tucson locations: BUMC-T, BUMC-S, and BUMC-N. Scanners include Siemens Bold and Intevo SPECT/CT's, GE Discovery 640 SPECT/CT, Siemens Gamma Evo, two GE 530c's for dedicated cardiac imaging, and a GE Discovery MI Digital PET/CT, GE Omni Legend 32 cm PET CT.

The division offers a variety of studies including oncology, and advanced general nuclear medicine imaging such as brain metabolism/perfusion, myocardial perfusion and gating, bone, liver, lung, GI, sentinel lymph node, and Dopamine transporter imaging.

The division offers Theranostic services including 131I, 223Ra, and 177Lu, for both FDA-approved PET tracers and research protocols. In addition, we offer 90Y liver ablation therapies in conjunction with IR.

The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, is one of 17 clinical departments in the UArizona College of Medicine - Tucson that provides medical care through Banner University Health. The clinical caseload serves as an excellent resource for our training programs, which includes both Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology Residencies, and multiple accredited fellowship training programs. Medical Imaging supports an ACGME accredited Nuclear Radiology/PET-CT Fellowship Program approved for 2 candidates.

Medical Imaging serves the two main hospitals, Banner University Medical Center - Tucson, BUMC-T (479 licensed beds) and Banner University Medical Center - South, BUMC-S (150 licensed beds), and the Diamond Children's Medical Center, as well as two outpatient centers: Banner University Medicine-North, BUMC-N, and the Advanced Breast Imaging Center, ABIC.

Prospective candidates, Assistant, Associate or full Professor (appointment rank is commensurate with experience), will have an MD or DO degree, and dedicated training in nuclear medicine including board certification by ABNM and/or ABR/NR with ABNM eligibility and is or eligible to become Authorized User of Radioisotopes. The candidate will be eligible for licensure in the State of Arizona.

The ideal applicant will have expertise in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging including different PET tracers, radiopharmaceutical therapies and procedures, 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, Banner University Health, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson.

Candidates should possess experience and passion in caring for 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 are the ability to deliver outstanding collaborative patient care, advance the research mission of the department and cultivate a learning environment for the delivery of innovative education.

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 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

Medical Imaging Research Division consisting of 12 faculty nationally recognized for expertise in MR, CT, and Gamma-Ray Imaging

University of Arizona Cancer Center

University of Arizona Division of Cardiology

The Center for Innovation in Brain Science

Biomedical Engineering Department

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and dementia

Oncology as related to prostate cancer, chemo-brain, gynecological, and more

Hardware and software design and testing

Clinical research studies at the University of Arizona Health Sciences

Theragnostic research opportunities, including alpha radiation radioligand therapy, at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, an NCI-designated institution

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 and one 3T MR scanners. BUMC-South offers a 1.5T MR scanner. Additionally, two 3T MR scanners are located at BUMC-North.

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.

• 100k Loan Repayment available, plus Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Sing On and Relocation Bonus available.
• Shift-based model with a minimum requirement of 176 shifts per year
• Malpractice, and CME (plus CME allowance!)
• 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
• Physician Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!
• Financial wellness resources, including 401k with matching or 401b deferred retirement plan

Warm weather, 286+ days of sunshine and picturesque mountains in every direction are a few of the attributes that make Tucson a grand destination. Offering the authentic feel of the Southwest, Tucson is a metropolis rich in culture and outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking at Sabino Canyon and Mount Lemmon.

Friendly people contribute to the small-town feel of Tucson, even though it is the second-largest city in Arizona. The city's rich cultural heritage includes a mix of Spanish, Mexican, and American influences, as well as those of the native peoples of the Tohono O'odham Nation. Experience the wide-open spaces, glorious sunsets, and fresh air that make Tucson a perfect place to call home.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture of community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an equal opportunity employer.