Physician Pulmonology-Critical Care - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician – Tucson VA Medical Center

Location: Tucson, Arizona
\n Salary Range: $320,000 – $350,000 annually + outstanding federal benefits
\n Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
\n Recruitment Incentive: Highly Competitive Sign-on Bonus!
\n Relocation: Available

Transform Your Career and Make a Lasting Impact

Join a dynamic, collaborative Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine team at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), serving America’s heroes while advancing your career at one of the nation's best-integrated health systems.

Why Choose Tucson VA?

- Exceptional Total Compensation

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• Generous salary plus annual performance bonuses
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• Unmatched paid time off: up to 55 days annually (26 vacation, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME)
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• Robust federal retirement pension and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions
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• Comprehensive federal health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance
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- Professional Stability & Growth

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• Free liability protection with full tail coverage
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• No restrictive employment contract : Enjoy moonlighting privileges
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• Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement and possible 5-day CME leave
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• Use your unrestricted license from any US state or territory
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  - Prized Academic Partnership

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  • Primary teaching affiliate: University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy
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  • Faculty appointment opportunities—mentor the next generation of physicians, fellows, and residents
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  - Research & Leadership

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  • Leadership support for quality improvement and scholarly projects
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  • Access to VA research time and resources for investigators
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  - Leading-Edge Facility

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  • Tertiary care center with specialty services: interventional cardiology, cardiac & neurosurgery, and more
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  • Recipient of the VA’s Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award
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  • Facility growth: new state-of-the-art bed tower construction underway
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  - Unmatched Lifestyle

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  • Live in stunning Tucson: the premier city of the Southwest
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  • 350+ days of sunshine, beautiful scenery, vibrant culture, affordable living
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  • Vibrant arts, culinary and outdoor activities; home to top-rated schools and a major university
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