Surgical Critical Care Physician, ICU Leader

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 290,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration’s Phoenix VA Health Care System seeks a Surgical Critical Care physician to oversee a dedicated team in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The role emphasizes clinical duties, on-call coverage, and leadership in patient care decisions.

The position requires an MD or DO with an unrestricted U.S. license, residency in an approved program, and board eligibility with potential board certification in general surgery.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible per VA policy.
• MD or equivalent degree from a school approved by VA.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Residency training approved by ACGME/AOA with board eligibility or equivalent.
• Board certification preferred in general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and organization of a surgical critical care team.
• Deliver patient care in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
• Engage in on-call coverage as part of responsibilities.
• Make independent professional decisions regarding patient care.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree

Current full and unrestricted medical license in US

Residency training in core specialty with board eligibility

Board certification preferred in general surgery

Job description

Veterans Health Administration’s Phoenix VA Health Care System seeks a Surgical Critical Care physician to oversee a dedicated team in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The role emphasizes clinical duties, on-call coverage, and leadership in patient care decisions.

The position requires an MD or DO with an unrestricted U.S. license, residency in an approved program, and board eligibility with potential board certification in general surgery.