About this opportunity
Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Physician Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine opportunity in south tucson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician - Tucson VA Medical Center
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Salary Range: $320,000 - $350,000 annually + outstanding federal benefits
Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Recruitment Incentive: Highly Competitive Sign-on Bonus!
Relocation: Available
Transform Your Career and Make a Lasting Impact
Join a dynamic, collaborative Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine team at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), serving America's heroes while advancing your career at one of the nation's best-integrated health systems.
Why Choose Tucson VA?
- Exceptional Total Compensation
Generous salary plus annual performance bonuses
Unmatched paid time off: up to 55 days annually (26 vacation, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME)
Robust federal retirement pension and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions
Comprehensive federal health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance
- Professional Stability & Growth
Free liability protection with full tail coverage
No restrictive employment contract : Enjoy moonlighting privileges
Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement and possible 5-day CME leave
Use your unrestricted license from any US state or territory
- Prized Academic Partnership
Primary teaching affiliate: University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy
Faculty appointment opportunities-mentor the next generation of physicians, fellows, and residents
- Research & Leadership
Leadership support for quality improvement and scholarly projects
Access to VA research time and resources for investigators
- Leading-Edge Facility
Tertiary care center with specialty services: interventional cardiology, cardiac & neurosurgery, and more
Recipient of the VA's Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award
Facility growth: new state-of-the-art bed tower construction underway
- Unmatched Lifestyle
Live in stunning Tucson: the premier city of the Southwest
350+ days of sunshine, beautiful scenery, vibrant culture, affordable living
Vibrant arts, culinary and outdoor activities; home to top-rated schools and a major university
Your Role
Deliver high-quality outpatient and inpatient Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, including Medical ICU coverage and specialty consults
Participate in Sleep Medicine (if interested/trained)
Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
Engage in clinical excellence, academic scholarship, and quality improvement
Qualifications
Board certified/eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
US Citizenship (non-citizen candidates with outstanding qualifications may be considered)
Eligible for faculty appointments at University of Arizona
Unrestricted US medical license (any state/territory)
Commitment to teaching, clinical quality, and patient-centered care
Ready for the Next Step in Your Career?
Apply now and enjoy professional satisfaction, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to change lives-yours and your patients'.
Contact:
Virginia Deutsch
Email:
The VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Make Tucson your home. Make a difference with VA. Your future starts here.
Who can apply
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