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