May 26, 2026Ref: CTS 26758

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician - Arizona

  • Tucson, Arizona
  • Physician
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Academic Position
  • 700,000 - 1,300,000

Position Highlights:

DIVISION CHIEF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY 

Tucson, AZ 

 

Position Highlights: 

  •  True program-building opportunity: Shape a premier adult cardiac surgery program rather than simply maintain an inherited service line.
  • Highest strategic priority: The search is considered a top clinical and strategic priority for Tucson and the broader Banner Health system.
  •  Market opportunity: Direct catchment area of approximately 1.3 million with limited local competition for complex cardiac surgery.
  • Build specialized programs in complex aortic surgery, robotic cardiac surgery, and other advanced cardiovascular services.
  • ACGME-approved CT fellowship, College of Medicine appointment, mentoring opportunities, and research collaborations.
  • Endowed chair opportunity to hold the Jack Copeland Endowed Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery. 

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Compensation: dependent on experience and qualifications.
  • Relocation assistance: $48,000.
  • CME allowance: $5,000 annually.
  • Time away: 22 vacation days, 12 sick days, 10 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and CME time as applicable under University/Banner policies.
  • Retirement plan options are available through the faculty benefits package.
  • Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other faculty benefits are available.
  • Malpractice: Covered in accordance with institutional faculty practice policies.

Qualifications: 

  • US board certification in cardiothoracic surgery is required; Royal College of Surgeons board certification may be considered with medical staff approval.
  • Demonstrated excellence in adult cardiac surgery; interest or experience in complex aortic surgery, robotics, and/or congenital heart disease is desirable.
  • Academic credentials sufficient to support faculty appointment within the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.
  •  Clinical educator profile acceptable; robust research funding is welcomed but not required.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort leading growth, change management, and service line expansion.

About the Community 

  • Immediate access to hiking, cycling, trail running, golf, scenic drives and more
  • High quality life without the cost and congestion of many major cities
  • Vibrant food scene
  • Variety of schools for all families, public, charter, magnet, private, faith-based options as well as higher education. 

 

Job Reference #: [CTS 26758] 

About the Community

DIVISION CHIEF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY 

Tucson, AZ 

 

Position Highlights: 

  •  True program-building opportunity: Shape a premier adult cardiac surgery program rather than simply maintain an inherited service line.
  • Highest strategic priority: The search is considered a top clinical and strategic priority for Tucson and the broader Banner Health system.
  •  Market opportunity: Direct catchment area of approximately 1.3 million with limited local competition for complex cardiac surgery.
  • Build specialized programs in complex aortic surgery, robotic cardiac surgery, and other advanced cardiovascular services.
  • ACGME-approved CT fellowship, College of Medicine appointment, mentoring opportunities, and research collaborations.
  • Endowed chair opportunity to hold the Jack Copeland Endowed Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery. 

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Compensation: dependent on experience and qualifications.
  • Relocation assistance: $48,000.
  • CME allowance: $5,000 annually.
  • Time away: 22 vacation days, 12 sick days, 10 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and CME time as applicable under University/Banner policies.
  • Retirement plan options are available through the faculty benefits package.
  • Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other faculty benefits are available.
  • Malpractice: Covered in accordance with institutional faculty practice policies.

Qualifications: 

  • US board certification in cardiothoracic surgery is required; Royal College of Surgeons board certification may be considered with medical staff approval.
  • Demonstrated excellence in adult cardiac surgery; interest or experience in complex aortic surgery, robotics, and/or congenital heart disease is desirable.
  • Academic credentials sufficient to support faculty appointment within the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.
  •  Clinical educator profile acceptable; robust research funding is welcomed but not required.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort leading growth, change management, and service line expansion.

About the Community 

  • Immediate access to hiking, cycling, trail running, golf, scenic drives and more
  • High quality life without the cost and congestion of many major cities
  • Vibrant food scene
  • Variety of schools for all families, public, charter, magnet, private, faith-based options as well as higher education. 

 

Job Reference #: [CTS 26758] 

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