Primary Care Medical Director

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is seeking an experienced Primary Care physician to serve as Medical Director for Primary Care at their Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Sierra Vista, Arizona. In this role, you will lead clinic medical operations, provide strategic input, and partner with clinic and nursing leadership using the TRIAD model while delivering direct patient care to Veterans. SAVAHCS provides patient-centered care across a state-of-the-art network anchored by the Tucson VA medical center and supported by multiple clinics.

Practice Info

• Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Sierra Vista, Arizona
• Part of the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) network centered by the Tucson VA Flagship medical center and supported by seven CBOCs
• Clinic leadership operates using the TRIAD model

Shift & Schedule

• Work schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinic medical operations and provider performance, including risk management and quality of care
• Provide leadership to implement Primary Care Service goals and objectives for medical and clinical operations
• Provide strategic input into planning and evaluation for clinic and organizational performance
• Oversee clinic operations in accordance with VHA, VACO, VISN, SAVAHCS, Medical Bylaws, and Primary Care SOPs
• Develop, review, and implement clinic policies/procedures (with required approvals) and train staff accordingly
• Review and address Veteran complaints, supporting timely and cohesive responses
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with ancillary services
• Provide direct patient care, including ordering diagnostics, prescribing medications (including contraceptive medication), and coordinating specialty care
• Support VA patient satisfaction and service excellence initiatives

Compensation

• Salary: $275,000 – $290,000/year
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved (as applicable)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for up to $200,000 (subject to approval)

Benefits

• Low patient-provider ratios, robust insurance coverage, and VA stability
• VA physicians are covered under federal tort laws
• Comprehensive benefits including FEHB, dental/vision, life insurance, leave, TSP matching, and more

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship
• Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state
• MD or DO
• Residency training in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Previous or current leadership experience
• Not telework eligible
• Preferred: Board certified/board eligible in Internal Medicine/Family Practice (ABIM/ABFM)