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Posted 21 July, 2026

Physician Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

Department of Veterans Affairs
Catalina, AZ, US Full Time

Job Description

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Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician - Tucson VA Medical Center

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Location: 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

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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.

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Why Choose Tucson VA?

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- 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?

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Apply now and enjoy professional satisfaction, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to change lives-yours and your patients'.

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Contact:
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.