About this opportunity
Tenet Healthcare lists this Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician opportunity in tucson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Why Join Us
Join a well-established, physician-led neuroscience program with 30 years of history serving Southern Arizona. You'll practice complex spine surgery, neurotrauma, skull base surgery, and cerebrovascular care alongside a cohesive, multidisciplinary team, backed by state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated Physician Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Program Coordinator assigned to your practice. A neurosurgeon-led Neuroendovascular team manages stroke and cerebrovascular services, letting you focus on your clinical practice while benefiting from comprehensive neuroscience support. This is a rare opportunity to build a career within a respected, collaborative program at a Level I Trauma Center.
Position Highlights
Practice & Role
Employed, full-time Neurosurgery position with Western Neuro, a 30-year established practice
Spine fellowship training preferred; new graduates welcome to apply
Join a cohesive multidisciplinary team with decades of experience
Established referral network and strong regional reputation
Dedicated Physician Assistant assigned to each neurosurgeon for clinic, first assist, inpatient rounds, and call coverage
Dedicated Medical Assistant assigned to each neurosurgeon
Dedicated Program Coordinator supporting clinic and surgical scheduling
Schedule & Call
OR block time: minimum 2 days per week
Clinic on non-operative days, with inpatient rounding before clinic and between cases as needed
Clinic volume: 12-14 patients per day
Surgical volume: 4-6 surgeries per week average, higher while on call
Call coverage: one hospital, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital (Level I Trauma Center)
Call schedule: 1:5 rotation, one-week blocks (Monday-Monday)
Full PA support during call, 30-minute response time requirement
OR & Technology
Four dedicated Neurosurgical Operating Rooms
Two ORs with Intraoperative CT and BrainLab BrainSuite technology
Two ORs with comprehensive neuronavigation capabilities
What We Offer
Strong hospital and administrative support
Malpractice insurance provided
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
Eligible for Arizona medical licensure
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Strong team-oriented approach
Why Tucson
Tucson delivers more than 300 days of sunshine a year alongside dramatic desert and mountain scenery, giving you a lifestyle built around the outdoors. Hiking, cycling, and golf are part of everyday life here, complemented by a thriving culinary and cultural scene and excellent schools. You'll find a genuine "big city, small town" feel, with a low cost of living, friendly communities, and a rich blend of history and cultures celebrated year-round through local festivals. It's a place where medical professionals build lasting careers while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicants or employees race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Who can apply
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