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:* As *Assistant Chief of Medicine,* you will: * 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 Submit your CV, please contact [[View email address on click.appcast.io](mailto:View email address on click.appcast.io)]. *Compensation Information:* $350000.00 / Annually - $380000.00 / Annuallyaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a