Physician - Assistant Chief of Medicine

Exciting Leadership Opportunity for Physician Leaders - Assistant Chief of Medicine

Location: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), Tucson, Arizona

Join a Flagship VA Health Care Team, Shape the Future of Medicine, and Enjoy the Southwest Lifestyle!

Are you an experienced physician with a background in specialty medicine or health care leadership? Are you ready for your next big career challenge-with the opportunity to lead, teach, innovate and improve care for Veterans? Consider joining the award-winning team at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in beautiful Tucson, Arizona.

Why You Should Lead at SAVAHCS:

• Excellence & Recognition: SAVAHCS is Tucson's ONLY Five-Star CMS-rated hospital and a winner of the prestigious Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award.
• Academic Distinction: As the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, you will shape the next generation of clinicians and enjoy a rich academic environment.
• Strategic Growth & Innovation: SAVAHCS is actively expanding, with more capital being invested than ever in new facilities for Emergency and Primary Care.
• Dynamic Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative, collegial leadership group focused on exceptional patient care, innovation, and staff development.

About the Role - Make Your Leadership Mark:

• Collaborate with the Chief of Medicine to develop strategy and help manage clinical, educational, and research programs across all Medicine Service Lines.
• Lead initiatives in recruitment, space planning, peer review, compliance, and the mentoring of faculty and trainees.
• Shape the future by directly supervising and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows from the University of Arizona.
• Champion quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and professional development of staff.
• Play a key role in expanding our academic and research mission-especially if you have contributions to scientific literature.
• All traditional medicine specialties welcome (including Neurology, Hospital Medicine, and Dermatology).

What We Offer:

• Competitive annual salary: $350,000 - $380,000 + annual performance bonuses
• Sign-on bonus (Recruitment incentive approved)
• Exceptional work-life balance: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm, with NO overnight call
• Unmatched paid time off: Up to 55 days/year (including Federal holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
• Comprehensive federal benefits: Health/dental/vision/life/long-term care insurance, 401K with 5% VA match, and a robust pension plan (Federal retirement with 5 years vesting)
• Academic appointment at the University of Arizona, commensurate with experience and achievements
• $1,000/year CME reimbursement and protected time
• Malpractice insurance with full tail coverage - at no cost to you
• No employment contract and no moonlighting restrictions
• Enjoy the security and mission-driven culture of federal employment while living in the vibrant, sunny, affordable city of Tucson, renowned for outdoor recreation, culinary scene, arts, and the intellectual and cultural advantages of a major university town!

Requirements:

• U.S. MD/DO degree (or equivalent), successful completion of residency training, and Board Certification/Eligibility in your specialty
• Current, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Eligible for faculty appointment at the University of Arizona
• Prior leadership experience and academic interest strongly preferred
• Commitment to teaching, quality improvement, and patient-centered care

Ready to take your career to new heights and make a meaningful difference for Veterans and trainees?

Apply Today and Lead Excellence at SAVAHCS!