Primary Care Provider - Patient Aligned Care Team - Tucson, AZ

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the healthcare sector is seeking a dedicated primary care physician to join their team in Tucson, Arizona. This role focuses on providing exceptional patient care to veterans, working within a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) framework. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical services while optimizing patient health through direct care, diagnostic testing, and medication management. This position offers a structured work schedule with opportunities for flexible hours, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of veterans.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted medical license in the US required.
• Experience in Family or Internal Medicine residency training essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to optimize health and manage treatments.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to enhance patient satisfaction.

Skills

Patient Care

Diagnostic Testing

Medication Prescription

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in scenic sunny Tucson, Arizona is currently looking for a primary care physician.

Position Information:

The Healthcare System places great emphasis on the delivery and continuity of patient care. The Primary Care Staff Physician provides direct patient care to the Veteran population full time and works as a member of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). A PACT Team is patient centered, interdisciplinary in nature, and comprised of a team of healthcare providers.

Duties:

• Works seamlessly with other health care team members to support VA quality and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Provides direct patient care to optimize patient health including ordering diagnostic testing, prescribing medication including contraceptive medication, consulting with specialty services, and utilizing computerized/electronic medical records.
• Provides patient care in accordance with professional standards, core values and commitment to service excellence.

Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) Information:

The VA Medical Center located at Tucson Arizona is the "Flagship" for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), which serves over 170,000 veterans located in eight counties in Southern Arizona and one county in Western New Mexico. This 295-bed hospital provides training, primary care and sub-specialty health care in numerous medical areas for eligible Veterans. It is a state-of-the-art network of health care facilities throughout Southern Arizona comprised of the medical center in Tucson, Arizona and seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Casa Grande, Green Valley, Safford, Sierra Vista, Yuma, Northwest, and Southeast Tucson.

It also is a Joint Commission-accredited, level 1a complexity teaching hospital, providing tertiary-level care. The SAVAHCS offers a beautiful 150-acre campus with a full range of medical and mental health services for Veterans, including a 31-bed inpatient psychiatry/substance use acute treatment unit, a 25-bed mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program for substance use disorders (SUD) and PTSD treatment, intensive outpatient programs for SUD and PTSD, homeless programs, and more. The SAVAHCS operates a 24-hour emergency department and is the host site for various regional referral centers of excellence including the Polytrauma Network Site, the Southwest Blind Rehabilitation Center, and the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). The SAVAHCS is the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Annually nearly 1,000 physician and associated health trainees participate in health care training programs at the SAVAHCS.

Requirements:

• US Citizen
• Must have an active and unrestricted license in any of the US States
• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
• Residency Training in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine in any of the US States
• Work Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts between Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Eligible to compressed/flexible Work Schedule
• Not a telework eligible position.