Anesthesiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Explore Your Ideal Anesthesiology Career in Tucson, Arizona

Are you dedicated to providing exceptional care while enjoying a fulfilling professional and personal life? Join our organization in Tucson, where you can positively impact the lives of veterans while advancing your career and experiencing the vibrant community around you.

• Premier Practice Environment:
  • Leading-Edge Medicine: Become part of an innovative anesthesia program that caters to a grateful veteran population with a diverse and rewarding range of cases (excluding OB, pediatrics, or level 1 trauma).
  • Academic Opportunities: Collaborate frequently with the University of Arizona's Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Engage in teaching, mentoring, and clinical research—ideal for those who thrive in academic settings.
• Exceptional Compensation & Benefits:
  • Outstanding Earning Potential: Enjoy a competitive annual salary ranging from $380,000 to $400,000, along with performance bonuses and regular salary increases.
  • Generous Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Attractive packages are available for highly qualified candidates, ensuring a smooth and rewarding transition.
  • Education Debt Reduction Program: Qualify for up to $200,000 to assist with your educational loans.
  • Unmatched Paid Leave: Benefit from 50-55 days off annually, which includes vacation, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and time for continuing medical education (CME).
  • Comprehensive Insurance & Retirement: Access robust federal health, dental, vision, and life insurance options, many of which are portable into retirement. Secure your future with a traditional federal pension (vesting in 5 years) and a 401K plan with up to a 5% match from the organization.
  • Liability/Malpractice Protection: Enjoy full government coverage, including tail liability.
  • Licensure Flexibility: Maintain just one unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.
• Superior Work-Life Balance:
  • No Contractual Constraints: There are no physician employment contracts, allowing for minimal restrictions and the freedom to engage in additional work.
  • Predictable, Family-Friendly Hours: Work Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with an option for a 4-day work week (4x10). Limited home-call responsibilities (1 in 9-10).
  • Personal Fulfillment: Make a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans, supported by a team that values collaboration and well-being.

• Diverse Case Variety: Provide anesthesia care and supervision for a wide array of surgical procedures as part of a highly effective, collegial team (approximately 95% supervision of CRNAs/residents).
• Dynamic Practice Environment: Engage in patient care across various settings, including the OR, PACU, GI suite, cath lab, and interventional radiology.
• Teaching & Academic Engagement: Mentor residents and CRNAs while collaborating on ongoing improvements in quality and safety.
• Focus on Excellence: Join a practice committed to continuous learning and physician-led innovation.

• U.S. Citizenship (Non-U.S. Citizens/J-1 Visa may be considered if no qualified U.S. Citizens are available)
• MD or DO degree (or equivalent)
• Board certified/eligible in Anesthesiology
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesia residency
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• BLS/ACLS certification (on-site recertification available)

Reside in a city celebrated for its stunning desert landscapes, hiking, biking, rich cultural offerings, and some of the finest weather in the nation. Tucson features a low cost of living, excellent educational institutions, and a welcoming community, making it easy for you and your family to feel at home.

If you seek a career that combines clinical excellence, academic collaboration, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference, look no further. Join our organization, where your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is encouraged.

Apply today and become a vital part of a team dedicated to providing the highest standards of care to our nation's heroes. We look forward to welcoming you to sunny Tucson!