Physician Nocturnist

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is currently in search of a full-time Board Certified/Eligible Nocturnist – Internal Medicine Physician to deliver exceptional care within our innovative health care system, specifically catering to our Veteran population. The selected physician will serve as the attending physician.

Position Overview

This role is integral to our teaching team. The attending physician will be responsible for mentoring residents, interns, and potentially medical students. Our organization is the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Therefore, candidates must qualify for a faculty position at the University of Arizona.

Preference will be given to those who are board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Additionally, candidates must hold current certifications in BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association. Proficiency in essential Internal Medicine invasive procedures is required, with refresher training available in our state-of-the-art simulation lab. Candidates are also expected to obtain facility certification in airway management after completing local online training, simulation lab sessions, and hands-on practice. While experience in supervising and instructing residents is highly desirable, recent graduates in Internal Medicine are also encouraged to apply, as our university partner offers courses on effective teaching methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality medical care to Veterans as the attending physician.
• Instruct and mentor residents, interns, and medical students.
• Participate in ongoing education and training programs.
• Maintain proficiency in core Internal Medicine procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen; non-citizens may only be considered if qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in line with VA Policy.

• Possess a Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent qualification from an accredited medical or osteopathic institution.

• Hold a current, unrestricted medical license to practice in any U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.

• Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program, leading to board certification eligibility.

• Board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).

• Demonstrated proficiency in core invasive procedures in Internal Medicine.

• Current ACLS and BCLS certifications.

• Work hours: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

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’ of our health care system, which supports over 170,000 Veterans across eight counties in Southern Arizona, including 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.

Benefits:

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

• Flexible work schedules and shifts.

• Annual Salary Range: $290,000 - $300,000.

• Low patient-provider ratios.

• Extensive insurance coverage.

• The opportunity to practice anywhere in the country with a single active license.

• Stable employment with a competitive salary and regular pay increases.

• 50 days of annual paid time off, including 26 days of paid annual leave, 13 days of paid sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays, along with additional leave options such as paid parental leave.

• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment).

• Unmatched federal benefits, including a traditional pension (with 5 years’ vesting) and a federal 401K plan with up to 5% employer contributions.