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Physician - Assistant Chief of Medicine

tucson, AZ

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Exciting Leadership Opportunity for Physician Leaders - Assistant Chief of Medicine

Location: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), Tucson, Arizona

Join a Flagship VA Health Care Team, Shape the Future of Medicine, and Enjoy the Southwest Lifestyle!

Are you an experienced physician with a background in specialty medicine or health care leadership? Are you ready for your next big career challenge-with the opportunity to lead, teach, innovate and improve care for Veterans? Consider joining the award-winning team at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in beautiful Tucson, Arizona.

Why You Should Lead at SAVAHCS:

Excellence & Recognition : SAVAHCS is Tucson's ONLY Five-Star CMS-rated hospital and a winner of the prestigious Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award.

Academic Distinction : As the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, you will shape the next generation of clinicians and enjoy a rich academic environment.

Strategic Growth & Innovation : SAVAHCS is actively expanding, with more capital being invested than ever in new facilities for Emergency and Primary Care.

Dynamic Team Culture : Be part of a collaborative, collegial leadership group focused on exceptional patient care, innovation, and staff development.

About the Role - Make Your Leadership Mark: As Assistant Chief of Medicine, you will:

Collaborate with the Chief of Medicine to develop strategy and help manage clinical, educational, and research programs across all Medicine Service Lines.

Lead initiatives in recruitment, space planning, peer review, compliance, and the mentoring of faculty and trainees.

Shape the future by directly supervising and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows from the University of Arizona.

Champion quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and professional development of staff.

Play a key role in expanding our academic and research mission-especially if you have contributions to scientific literature.

All traditional medicine specialties welcome (including Neurology, Hospital Medicine, and Dermatology).

What We Offer:

Competitive annual salary: $350,000 - $380,000 + annual performance bonuses

Sign-on bonus (Recruitment incentive approved)

Exceptional work-life balance: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm , with NO overnight call

Unmatched paid time off : Up to 55 days/year (including Federal holidays, vacation, and sick leave)

Comprehensive federal benefits : Health/dental/vision/life/long-term care insurance, 401K with 5% VA match, and a robust pension plan (Federal retirement with 5 years vesting)

Academic appointment at the University of Arizona, commensurate with experience and achievements

$1,000/year CME reimbursement and protected time

Malpractice insurance with full tail coverage - at no cost to you

No employment contract and no moonlighting restrictions

Enjoy the security and mission-driven culture of federal employment while living in the vibrant, sunny, affordable city of Tucson, renowned for outdoor recreation, culinary scene, arts, and the intellectual and cultural advantages of a major university town!

Requirements:

U.S. MD/DO degree (or equivalent), successful completion of residency training, and Board Certification/Eligibility in your specialty

Current, unrestricted U.S. medical license

Eligible for faculty appointment at the University of Arizona

Prior leadership experience and academic interest strongly preferred

Commitment to teaching, quality improvement, and patient-centered care

Ready to take your career to new heights and make a meaningful difference for Veterans and trainees?

Apply Today and Lead Excellence at SAVAHCS!

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tucson, AZ, 85723, US

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