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Posted 2 days ago
Physician Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Catalina
seg_1_regularFull-timeContract
Job description
<p></p><p><strong>Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician - Tucson VA Medical Center</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Tucson, Arizona<br>Salary Range: $320,000 - $350,000 annually + outstanding federal benefits<br>Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm<br>Recruitment Incentive: Highly Competitive Sign-on Bonus!<br>Relocation: Available</strong></p><hr><p><strong>Transform Your Career and Make a Lasting Impact</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Why Choose Tucson VA?</strong></p><p><strong>- Exceptional Total Compensation</strong></p><ul><li><p>Generous salary plus annual performance bonuses</p></li><li><p><strong>Unmatched paid time off:</strong> up to 55 days annually (26 vacation, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME)</p></li><li><p>Robust federal retirement pension and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions</p></li><li><p>Comprehensive federal health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance</p></li></ul><p><strong>- Professional Stability & Growth</strong></p><ul><li><p>Free liability protection with full tail coverage</p></li><li><p><strong>No restrictive employment contract</strong>: Enjoy moonlighting privileges</p></li><li><p>Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement and possible 5-day CME leave</p></li><li><p>Use your unrestricted license from any US state or territory</p></li></ul><p><strong>- Prized Academic Partnership</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Primary teaching affiliate:</strong> University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy</p></li><li><p>Faculty appointment opportunities-mentor the next generation of physicians, fellows, and residents</p></li></ul><p><strong>- Research & Leadership</strong></p><ul><li><p>Leadership support for quality improvement and scholarly projects</p></li><li><p>Access to VA research time and resources for investigators</p></li></ul><p><strong>- Leading-Edge Facility</strong></p><ul><li><p>Tertiary care center with specialty services: interventional cardiology, cardiac & neurosurgery, and more</p></li><li><p>Recipient of the VA's Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award</p></li><li><p>Facility growth: new state-of-the-art bed tower construction underway</p></li></ul><p><strong>- Unmatched Lifestyle</strong></p><ul><li><p>Live in stunning Tucson: the premier city of the Southwest</p></li><li><p>350+ days of sunshine, beautiful scenery, vibrant culture, affordable living</p></li><li><p>Vibrant arts, culinary and outdoor activities; home to top-rated schools and a major university</p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>Your Role</strong></p><ul><li><p>Deliver high-quality outpatient and inpatient Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, including Medical ICU coverage and specialty consults</p></li><li><p>Participate in Sleep Medicine (if interested/trained)</p></li><li><p>Teach medical students, residents, and fellows</p></li><li><p>Engage in clinical excellence, academic scholarship, and quality improvement</p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><p>Board certified/eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine</p></li><li><p>US Citizenship (non-citizen candidates with outstanding qualifications may be considered)</p></li><li><p>Eligible for faculty appointments at University of Arizona</p></li><li><p>Unrestricted US medical license (any state/territory)</p></li><li><p>Commitment to teaching, clinical quality, and patient-centered care</p></li></ul><hr><p><strong>Ready for the Next Step in Your Career?</strong></p><p>Apply now and enjoy professional satisfaction, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to change lives-yours and your patients'.</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong><br><strong>Virginia Deutsch</strong><br>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link" href="mailto:virginia.deutsch@va.gov">virginia.deutsch@va.gov</a></p><hr><p><em>The VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.</em></p><hr><p><strong>Make Tucson your home. Make a difference with VA. Your future starts here.</strong></p>
Benefits
Pension, Bonus