Come join a dedicated team at the highly regarded Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in beautiful Tucson, Arizona! We are seeking an enthusiastic, board-certified Endocrinologist to join our multi-disciplinary Endocrinology Division to deliver exceptional care to America's Veterans—and help train the next generation of medical professionals. Enjoy rich opportunities for collaboration in patient care, teaching, and research as the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
Practice Info
- Primary teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy
- Tertiary care center offering a broad array of subspecialty services with capital investments in new subspecialty clinics underway
- Multi-disciplinary Endocrinology Division
Shift & Schedule
- Full-Time, Permanent (Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm)
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive endocrinology care to Veterans in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives
- Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows from the University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Conduct and contribute to scholarly activities; VA investigators with Merit Review Awards may receive up to 35% protected research time
- Maintain American Heart Association BLS certification and abide by VA and SAVAHCS regulatory standards
Compensation
- Competitive Salary: $245,000 – $275,000/year, with eligibility for annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
- Recruitment Incentives: Sign-on bonus may be approved for highly qualified candidates
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off: 50-55 days/year (including 26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and CME)
- Robust Federal Retirement: Traditional federal pension (vests in 5 years) + 401K (Thrift Savings Plan) with up to 5% VA match
- Comprehensive Insurance: Health, vision, dental, life, long-term care, with many federal plan options carrying into retirement
- CME Benefits: Up to $1000/year reimbursement (board certification required); paid CME time off
- Malpractice Protection: Free liability coverage including tail coverage
Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent)
- Board Certified in Endocrinology (ABIM)
- Eligible for faculty appointment at University of Arizona, commensurate with experience/achievements
- Current, valid, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State or Territory
- U.S. Citizenship (Non-U.S. citizens may be considered as per VA guidelines)
- Completion of Residency Training in the USA
Endocrinologist in Tucson at Veterans Health Administration
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