Physician - Assistant Chief of Medicine

Job Description

Exciting Leadership Opportunity for Physician Leaders – Assistant Chief of Medicine

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Location: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), Tucson, Arizona

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Join a Flagship VA Health Care Team, Shape the Future of Medicine, and Enjoy the Southwest Lifestyle!

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Are you an experienced physician with a background in specialty medicine or health care leadership? Are you ready for your next big career challenge—with the opportunity to lead, teach, innovate and improve care for Veterans? Consider joining the award-winning team at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in beautiful Tucson, Arizona.

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Why You Should Lead at SAVAHCS:

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• Excellence & Recognition SAVAHCS is Tucson's ONLY Five-Star CMS-rated hospital and a winner of the prestigious Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award.
  
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• Academic Distinction As the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, you will shape the next generation of clinicians and enjoy a rich academic environment.
  
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• Strategic Growth & Innovation SAVAHCS is actively expanding, with more capital being invested than ever in new facilities for Emergency and Primary Care.
  
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• Dynamic Team Culture Be part of a collaborative, collegial leadership group focused on exceptional patient care, innovation, and staff development.
  
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What We Offer:

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• Competitive annual salary: $350,000 – $380,000 + annual performance bonuses
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• Sign-on bonus (Recruitment incentive approved)
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• Exceptional work-life balance: Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm, with NO overnight call
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• Unmatched paid time off Up to 55 days/year (including Federal holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
  
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• Comprehensive federal benefits

  Health/dental/vision/life/long

  -term care insurance, 401K with 5% VA match, and a robust pension plan (Federal retirement with 5 years vesting)
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• Academic appointment at the University of Arizona, commensurate with experience and achievements
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• $1,000/year CME reimbursement and protected time
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• Malpractice insurance with full tail coverage – at no cost to you
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• No employment contract and no moonlighting restrictions
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• Enjoy the security and mission-driven culture of federal employment while living in the vibrant, sunny, affordable city of Tucson, renowned for outdoor recreation, culinary scene, arts, and the intellectual and cultural advantages of a major university town!
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