<p>A physician-led neuroscience program in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting a full-time employed neurosurgeon to join an established team at a Level I trauma center with a long regional history and deep referral network. The role spans complex spine, neurotrauma, skull base, and cerebrovascular surgery — a genuinely broad operative scope supported by dedicated advanced practice and administrative staff. Neurosurgery-specific OR infrastructure, including intraoperative CT and neuronavigation, is already in place. New graduates are welcome, and spine fellowship-trained candidates are particularly competitive.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employed position with strong hospital and administrative backing</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Malpractice insurance coverage (details available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Health, dental, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Deferred compensation program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Level I trauma center setting with full neurotrauma case volume and acuity</li> <li>Operative scope encompasses complex spine, skull base, cerebrovascular, and neurotrauma surgery</li> <li>Neurosurgery-dedicated operating rooms equipped with intraoperative CT, BrainSuite, and neuronavigation technology</li> <li>Dedicated Physician Assistant support covering clinic, first-assist duties, inpatient rounding, and call coverage</li> <li>Dedicated Medical Assistant and Program Coordinator providing additional clinical and administrative support</li> <li>Physician-led neuroscience program with an established regional referral network and long institutional history</li> <li>Cohesive multidisciplinary team with demonstrated hospital and administrative support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Neurological Surgery</li> <li>Spine fellowship training preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of complex neurosurgical care including neurotrauma, skull base, and cerebrovascular cases</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson is one of the Southwest's most livable mid-size cities — a university town anchored by the University of Arizona, with a vibrant arts and food scene, year-round sunshine, and immediate access to world-class hiking, cycling, and climbing in the Santa Catalina and Rincon mountain ranges. The cost of living is meaningfully lower than Phoenix or the California metros, and Tucson's international airport connects directly to major hubs. Physicians relocating here consistently cite the combination of outdoor lifestyle, cultural depth, and affordable housing as a compelling quality-of-life package.</p>