Primary Care Provider

ACPM; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 265,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME reimbursement

Malpractice tail coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Section Chief of Mental Health Primary Care to lead an integrated, multidisciplinary team serving Veterans with complex needs.

Responsibilities include directing the Mental Health Primary Care section, supervising 7 professionals, overseeing 4 PACT teams, and advancing program development and teaching within a co-located care model. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/eligible in Family or Internal Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted US medical license.
• Demonstrated physician leadership experience.
• Deep commitment to Veteran-centered, team-based care.
• Passion for working with individuals living with mental illness and/or homelessness.
• Excellent interpersonal and teaching skills.
• Preferred: Mental health experience and interest in advancing integrated care.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Section Chief & Clinic Director for the Mental Health Primary Care section.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 7 interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Oversee 4 specialized PACT teams (3 SMI-PACT, 1 H-PACT).
• Provide high-quality outpatient primary care within a co-located mental health setting.
• Advise colleagues in primary care and behavioral health; serve as a resource across the organization.
• Shape program development, participate in teaching/mentorship, and promote system-wide best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Family/Internal Medicine

Medical license

Team-based care

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Mental health experience

Job description

Section Chief of Mental Health - Primary Care Provider Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (Tucson, AZ) Empower Change. Lead Innovation. Serve Those Who Served.

Are you an experienced physician leader seeking a mission-driven role at the intersection of medicine and mental health? The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) invites a talented Primary Care Physician to join us as Section Chief of Mental Health Primary Care-a unique opportunity to shape the future of care for our nation's Veterans in beautiful Tucson, Arizona.

Why Join Our Team?

• Transformative Leadership: Step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll guide a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing life-changing, integrated primary care to Veterans facing serious mental illness and/or homelessness.
• Collaboration and Innovation: Work closely with mental health and primary care professionals in a progressive environment that values collaboration, evidence-based care, and continuous quality improvement.
• Make a Lasting Difference: Your expertise will directly influence the health, well-being, and dignity of Veterans-a population with complex and meaningful care needs.

Position Highlights

• Leadership & Impact:
• Serve as Section Chief & Clinic Director for the Mental Health Primary Care section.
• Directly supervise and mentor a team of 7 interdisciplinary healthcare professionals-cultivating a culture of excellence and compassion.
• Oversee 4 specialized PACT teams (3 SMI-PACT, 1 H-PACT), championing integrated primary care for Veterans with co-existing mental health diagnoses.
• Clinical Excellence:
• Provide high-quality outpatient primary care within an innovative, co-located mental health setting.
• Advice and consult with colleagues in both primary care and behavioral health-become a recognized leader and resource across the organization.
• Professional Growth:
• Shape program development, participate in teaching/mentorship, and affect system-wide best practices.
• Work-Life Balance:
• Enjoy a regular daytime schedule: M-F, 7:30am-4:00pm-promoting well-being in and out of the workplace.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Board-certified/eligible in Family or Internal Medicine
• Active, unrestricted US medical license
• Demonstrated physician leadership experience
• Deep commitment to Veteran-centered, team-based care
• Passion for working with individuals living with mental illness and/or homelessness
• Excellent interpersonal and teaching skills
• Preferred: Mental health experience and interest in advancing integrated care.

Outstanding VA Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $265,000-$290,000/yr, plus annual bonus and regular salary increases
• Recruitment /Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment Program)
• Generous Paid-Time Off: 50-55 days annually including 26 vacation days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days CME leave
• Comprehensive Federal Benefits: Retirement pension (5 years vesting) + 401k (VA contributes up to 5%) Health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance (many benefits carry into retirement)
• Professional Support: $1,000/year CME reimbursement, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and no physician employment contract No significant restrictions on moonlighting
• Relocation Assistance Possible
• Live and Work in Sunny Tucson: Enjoy an affordable, vibrant city rich in culture, arts, outdoor recreation, and year-round sunshine.

Join Arizona's flagship VA health system and lead a team at the forefront of caring for America's heroes.

Contact Information

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