Physician - Interventional Cardiology

Physician – Interventional Cardiologist –opportunity in beautiful Tucson, Arizona

Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in scenic - sunny Tucson, Arizona is currently looking for a full-time Interventional Cardiologist.

Position Information :

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVACHS) is seeking to add a full-time interventional cardiologist to our Cardiology Division. Commitment to excellence in patient care and an interest in teaching are essential. A record of contribution to scientific literature is preferred, as is a willingness to participate in clinical trials.

Job Duties :

• Participate in quality improvement activities and comply with rules and regulations of the agency, facility, and department.
• Support a satisfactory process for supervision and training of fellows, residents and medical students from University of Arizona College of Medicine rotating through the Cardiology Division.
• Maintain American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification.
• A commitment to compliance with VA and SAVAHCS regulatory requirements
• Work Schedule :  Full-time, Permanent, Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm.

Requirements :

In addition to the honor of serving America’s Heroes, a career at VHA provides a robust total reward$ package  (see full brochure here ) and offers many benefits including :

Pay :  $335,000 - $375,000 per year with annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) : maybe approved for a highly qualified candidate

Paid Time Off :  50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).

Retirement :  Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Insurance :   Federal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).

Licensure :  1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME :  Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (Board certification required).

Malpractice :  Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

Contract :  No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Financial Disclosure Report :   Not required.

Compensation Information :

$335000.00 / Annually - $375000.00 / Annually