The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is offering an exceptional opportunity for a full-time provider to join our winning team.

The selected candidate will provide quality service in our progressive, innovative health care system for our Veteran hospital population. The Hospitalist physician will participate as a house staff attending (e.g. daytime attending and nocturnist), and be responsible for the instruction of residents, interns, medical students, and other allied health professionals.

Preference will be given to candidates who are board eligible/board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). SAVAHCS is the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Therefore, the selected candidate(s) must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona. The candidate must also be American Heart Association BLS/ACLS certified.

The candidate should be proficient in all core Internal Medicine invasive procedures; refresher training is available in our excellent simulation laboratory. The candidate is also expected to acquire our facility certification in airway management after completing local on-line, simulation laboratory, and hands-on training. Experience with resident supervision and instruction is preferred, but new Internal Medicine graduates are also welcome.

Clinical Contact: Raymond L. Kacich, MD, Chief, Medicine Care Line: 520-629-1848, or e-mail at: Raymond.Kacich@va.gov. 

Offering competitive salary and benefits, including…

• 26 Vacation Days
• 13 Sick Days
• 10 Holidays
• Many Health Plan options
• Vision and Dental plans      
•  Federal Retirement 
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is authorized for this position

For detailed information on these positions, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/, and enter the control number 468492900 in the keyword search to view the announcement and to apply for this position.  This is a wonderful opportunity to serve those who have served. Applicants must identify their current citizenship/Visa status. A current unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state/territory is required. Candidates must apply on line by submitting a current curriculum vitae, with three (3) professional references, and complete the online questionnaire.

The Human Resources point of contact is David Tweedy: 520-792-1450, ext. 6213.