The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) is seeking a passionate and skilled Electrophysiologist for the Tucson VA Medical Center. This role offers an engaging clinical and academic career within a prestigious tertiary care center and principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona. Providers will deliver high-impact, patient-centered care while mentoring the next generation of clinicians in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Practice Info
- Prestigious Tertiary Care Center offering a robust range of advanced cardiac services, including complex coronary angioplasty, electrophysiology, and cardiac surgery
- Principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy
- Collaborative team supported by experienced nurse practitioners and multidisciplinary teams in a progressive and collegial environment
- Robert W. Carey Award-winning facility
Shift & Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm
Responsibilities
- Transform Veteran Care: Deliver high-impact, patient-centered care to a diverse Veteran population with complex arrhythmias.
- Drive Cardiac Innovation: Diagnose and treat a spectrum of heart rhythm disorders using state-of-the-art technology, including performing complex catheter ablations, device implantations (pacemakers, ICDs), and lead extraction.
- Shape the Future of Medicine: Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows as part of your University of Arizona faculty appointment.
- Collaborate with Leading Experts: Partner with accomplished cardiology colleagues, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals for truly multidisciplinary care.
- Expand Your Skills: Engage in a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including cardiac ultrasound, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI interpretation based on your interests.
- Lead Quality Improvement: Be an integral part of innovative quality improvement and patient safety initiatives in a Robert W. Carey Award-winning facility.
- Enjoy Work-Life Balance: Structured weekday schedule and supportive culture mean ample time to enjoy Tucson's outdoor recreation and culture.
- Research Opportunity: Participate in clinical research and quality improvement projects through robust academic and VA resources (if desired).
Compensation
- $360,000–$380,000 per year
- Annual performance bonus and regular salary increase
- Sign-On Bonus & EDRP: Up to $200,000 student loan reimbursement for eligible candidates
Benefits
- 50–55 paid days off per year (annual/vacation, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME time)
- Federal pension (vests in 5 years)
- 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
- Full suite of health/vision/dental/life/long-term care insurance
- Free liability protection with tail coverage
- Only 1 active, unrestricted US state license required
- No restrictive employment contract; ample opportunities for moonlighting
Qualifications
- US Citizenship (non-citizens may be considered if qualified US citizens are unavailable)
- MD/DO degree with completion of US-based residency and Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
- Board Certification in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (ABIM)
- Eligible for VA and University of Arizona appointments
- Active, unrestricted US medical license
- Maintain AHA BLS/ACLS certification
- H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available
Electrophysiologist in Tucson at Veterans Health Administration
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