Physician - Anesthesiologist opportunity in sunny-scenic Tucson, Arizona

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition Overview

Our organization is actively seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to enhance our expanding program. We are looking for an individual who can deliver exceptional anesthesia services to veterans undergoing a diverse range of surgical procedures. Our facility serves as the primary teaching affiliate for the University of Arizona's Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, where medical students, residents, and fellows rotate. Therefore, the chosen candidate must qualify for an appointment with the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Arizona.

Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is highly skilled and focused on meeting the needs of veterans, their families, and caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Providing direct patient care and supervision in various settings, including the Operating Room, PACU (ECT and cardioversion), GI suite, bronchoscopy suite, cath lab, IR, and other necessary locations.
• Operating under a practice model that consists of approximately 95% supervision of CRNAs and residents, with 5% dedicated to personal cases.
• Participating in a general pool, which requires experience with a broad spectrum of cases and regional anesthesia techniques.
• Being available for at-home call, currently on a rotation of 1 in 9 to 1 in 10.
• Note that the hospital does not handle obstetrics, pediatrics, or level 1 trauma cases.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time, permanent position with hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with the option to work four 10-hour shifts as well.

Qualifications

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Possess a Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent qualification from an accredited medical or osteopathic program.
• Hold a current, unrestricted medical or surgical license in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Must be board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology.
• Certification in BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association is required.

About Our Organization

The Tucson VA Medical Center is a 295-bed facility that offers training, primary care, and specialized health services across various medical fields for eligible veterans. It serves as the flagship for our healthcare system, catering to over 170,000 veterans across eight counties in Southern Arizona, which includes the medical center in Tucson and seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Casa Grande, Green Valley, Safford, Sierra Vista, Yuma, Northwest, and Southeast Tucson.

As a Joint Commission-accredited, level 1a complexity teaching hospital, we provide tertiary-level care. Our beautiful 150-acre campus offers a comprehensive range of medical and mental health services for veterans, including a 31-bed inpatient psychiatry/substance use acute treatment unit, a 25-bed mental health residential rehabilitation program for substance use disorders (SUD) and PTSD, intensive outpatient programs for SUD and PTSD, and various homeless programs. We also operate a 24-hour emergency department and host several regional referral centers of excellence, including the Polytrauma Network Site and the Southwest Blind Rehabilitation Center. Annually, nearly 1,000 physicians and health trainees participate in training programs at our facility.

Benefits

Joining our organization means becoming part of the largest integrated healthcare system in America, which serves 9 million enrolled veterans each year across 1,321 facilities, including 172 medical centers and 1,138 outpatient sites.

In addition to the privilege of serving our nation's heroes, a career with us offers a comprehensive rewards package, including:

• Flexible work schedules and shift options.
• Annual salary range of $330,000 - $360,000.
• Potential recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) for highly qualified candidates.
• EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), which provides student loan repayment assistance. Eligibility requirements must be met, and applications should be submitted within four months of appointment. Approval, award amounts (up to $200,000), and eligibility periods (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage.
• The flexibility to practice anywhere in the country with one active license.
• Stable employment with a competitive salary and regular pay increases.
• Generous annual paid time off totaling 50 – 55 days (26 days of paid annual leave, 13 days of paid sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays), along with additional leave options, including paid parental leave.
• CME: Possible reimbursement of $1,000 per year (must be full-time with board certification).
• Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided at no cost.
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and minimal restrictions on moonlighting.
• Exceptional federal retirement benefits, including a traditional pension (with 5 years’ vesting) and a federal 401K (TSP) with employer contributions of up to 5%.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to supporting you in your rewarding career with our organization.