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Physician Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

Physician Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

Department of Veterans Affairs

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$320K - $350K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 660 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 276 rated public sector bodies

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: virginia.deutsch@va.gov

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.

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