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Primary Care Provider

$265k - $290k

Department of Veterans Affairs

Job Description

Job Description

Section Chief of Mental Health - Primary Care Provider
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (Tucson, AZ)
Empower Change. Lead Innovation. Serve Those Who Served.

Are you a seasoned physician leader looking for a purpose-driven position that merges medicine with mental health? Our organization is seeking a skilled Primary Care Physician to take on the role of Section Chief of Mental Health Primary Care. This is a distinctive chance to influence the future of healthcare for our nation's Veterans in the picturesque city of Tucson, Arizona.

Why Become Part of Our Team?

  • Transformative Leadership:
    Step into a crucial leadership position where you will steer a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering integrated primary care to Veterans dealing with severe mental health issues and/or homelessness.
  • Collaboration and Innovation:
    Engage closely with both mental health and primary care professionals in a forward-thinking environment that prioritizes teamwork, evidence-based practices, and ongoing quality enhancement.
  • Make a Lasting Difference:
    Your knowledge will have a direct impact on the health, dignity, and well-being of Veterans, a group with intricate and significant care requirements.

Position Highlights:

  • Leadership & Impact:
    • Act as Section Chief & Clinic Director for the Mental Health Primary Care section.
    • Supervise and mentor a team of seven interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and empathy.
    • Manage four specialized PACT teams (three SMI-PACT, one H-PACT), advocating for integrated primary care for Veterans with concurrent mental health conditions.
  • Clinical Excellence:
    • Deliver high-quality outpatient primary care within an innovative, co-located mental health environment.
    • Provide guidance and consultation to colleagues in both primary care and behavioral health, establishing yourself as a recognized leader and resource within the organization.
  • Professional Growth:
    • Influence program development, engage in teaching and mentorship, and contribute to system-wide best practices.
  • Work-Life Balance:
    • Enjoy a consistent daytime schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, promoting well-being both in and out of the workplace.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Board-certified or eligible in Family or Internal Medicine
  • Possession of an active, unrestricted US medical license
  • Proven experience in physician leadership
  • Strong commitment to Veteran-centered, team-oriented care
  • Genuine passion for working with individuals experiencing mental illness and/or homelessness
  • Exceptional interpersonal and teaching abilities

Preferred: Experience in mental health and a keen interest in promoting integrated care.

Outstanding Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation: $265,000-$290,000 annually, along with an annual bonus and regular salary increases.
  • Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Approved sign-on bonus and participation in the Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment Program).
  • Generous Paid Time Off:
    50-55 days per year, including 26 vacation days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days for CME leave.
  • Comprehensive Federal Benefits:
    Retirement pension (5 years vesting) plus 401k (with VA contributions up to 5%).
    Health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance (many benefits extend into retirement).
  • Professional Support:
    $1,000 per year for CME reimbursement, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, and no restrictive physician employment contract.
    No significant limitations on moonlighting.
  • Relocation Assistance: Possible support available.
  • Live and Work in Sunny Tucson:
    Experience an affordable, vibrant city rich in culture, arts, outdoor activities, and year-round sunshine.

Join our organization, Arizona's leading VA health system, and lead a team dedicated to caring for America's heroes.

Ready to make a significant impact?
Apply today and explore the professional fulfillment and personal growth you desire while serving those who have served.

Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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