Anesthesiologist

<p><strong>Discover Your Ideal Anesthesiology Career in Tucson, Arizona-Work Where You're Valued, Grow, and Thrive at VA!</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about delivering excellent care while enjoying a vibrant professional and personal life? Join the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, where you can make a difference for America's veterans while advancing your career and embracing all that our community has to offer.</p><p><strong>Why Choose SAVAHCS?</strong></p><p><strong>Premier Practice Environment:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Leading-Edge Medicine:</strong> Join a progressive anesthesia program serving a grateful veteran population with diverse and rewarding case mix (no OB, peds, or level 1 trauma).</p></li><li><p><strong>Academic Opportunities:</strong> Collaborate regularly with University of Arizona's Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Take an active role in teaching, mentoring, and clinical research-perfect for those who enjoy academic involvement.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Exceptional Compensation & Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Outstanding Earning Potential:</strong> Competitive annual salary ($380,000-$400,000) with annual performance bonuses and regular increases.</p></li><li><p><strong>Generous Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:</strong> Attractive packages available for highly qualified candidates, ensuring your move is seamless and rewarding.</p></li><li><p><strong>Education Debt Reduction Program:</strong> Qualify for up to $200,000 toward your educational loans.</p></li><li><p><strong>Unmatched Paid Leave:</strong> Take advantage of up to 50-55 days off per year-including annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and CME time.</p></li><li><p><strong>Comprehensive Insurance & Retirement:</strong> Robust federal health, dental, vision, and life coverage, many options portable into retirement. Enjoy retirement security with a traditional federal pension (vests in 5 years) AND a 401K with up to 5% VA match.</p></li><li><p><strong>Liability/Malpractice Protection:</strong> Full government coverage with tail liability.</p></li><li><p><strong>Licensure Flexibility:</strong> Maintain just one unrestricted medical license from any US state or territory.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Superior Work-Life Balance:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>No Contractual Constraints:</strong> No physician employment contract; enjoy minimal restrictions and freedom to moonlight.</p></li><li><p><strong>Predictable, Family-Friendly Hours:</strong> Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm with an alternative option for 4-day work weeks (4x10's). Limited home-call (1 in 9-10).</p></li><li><p><strong>Personal Fulfillment:</strong> Make a lasting impact on the lives of veterans, supported by colleagues who value collaboration and wellness.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Your Role:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Diverse Case Variety:</strong> Provide anesthesia care and supervision for a wide range of surgical procedures as part of a high-functioning, collegial team (approx. 95% supervision of CRNAs/residents).</p></li><li><p><strong>Dynamic Practice Environment:</strong> Participate in patient care across OR, PACU, GI suite, cath lab, IR, and more.</p></li><li><p><strong>Teaching & Academic Engagement:</strong> Mentor residents and CRNAs, and collaborate on continuous improvements in quality and safety.</p></li><li><p><strong>Focus on Excellence:</strong> Be part of a practice dedicated to continuous learning and physician-led innovation.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><p>U.S. Citizenship<em> (Non-US Citizens/J-1 Visa maybe considered if there are no qualified US Citizens)</em></p></li><li><p>MD or DO degree (or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Board certified/eligible in Anesthesiology</p></li><li><p>Completion of ACGME-accredited anesthesia residency</p></li><li><p>Active, unrestricted US medical license</p></li><li><p>BLS/ACLS certification (on-site recertification available)</p></li></ul><p><strong>Experience Tucson:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Live in a city renowned for its beautiful desert scenery, hiking, biking, world-class culture, and some of the best weather in the country.</p></li><li><p>Tucson boasts a low cost of living, excellent schools, and a welcoming community-making it easy for you or your family to feel right at home.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Ready for the next step?</strong> If you're looking for a career that offers clinical excellence, academic collaboration, unbeatable benefits, and the chance to truly make a difference-look no further. Join SAVAHCS, where your expertise is celebrated and your growth is supported.</p><p><strong>Apply today and become an integral part of a team delivering the highest standards of care to America's heroes. We can't wait to welcome you to sunny</strong></p>