Pulmonology-Critical Care VA Medical Center job located in Arizona

Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician – Tucson VA Medical Center

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

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

- Professional Stability & Growth

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

- Prized Academic Partnership

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

- Research & Leadership

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

- Leading-Edge Facility

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

- Unmatched Lifestyle

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

Your Role

• Deliver high-quality outpatient and inpatient Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, including Medical ICU coverage and specialty consults
• Participate in Sleep Medicine (if interested/trained)
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
• Engage in clinical excellence, academic scholarship, and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• US Citizenship (non-citizen candidates with outstanding qualifications may be considered)
• Eligible for faculty appointments at University of Arizona
• Unrestricted US medical license (any state/territory)
• Commitment to teaching, clinical quality, and patient-centered care

Ready for the Next Step in Your Career?

Apply now and enjoy professional satisfaction, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to change lives—yours and your patients’.

Contact:
Virginia Deutsch
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The VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Make Tucson your home. Make a difference with VA. Your future starts here.