Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

Veterans Health Administration; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System is seeking a full-time Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician in Tucson, Arizona. This role offers opportunities in sleep medicine and involves teaching medical students and residents.

Job description

Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in scenic - sunny Tucson, Arizona is currently looking to add a full-time Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician. This is a great opportunity for interested candidates who are also trained in sleep medicine because there is abundant opportunity to utilize sleep medicine skills.

Position Background:

SAVAHCS is the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona, commensurate with clinical experience and academic achievement, to facilitate teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.

The Tucson VA is a tertiary care facility providing a full range of clinical services, including complex coronary angioplasty, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and Mohs surgery. It has been a flagship quality provider within the VA and was a 2012 winner of the prestigious Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award. We are in a growth phase for the VA, with plans for a new subspecialty clinic building and potential major capital investments.