Physician (Primary Care)

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until August 26 - 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be June 9 - 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until the position is filled.

About the Role

Dedicated to Patient-Centered Care - the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) is a state of the art network of health care facilities throughout Southern Arizona comprised of the medical center in Tucson, Arizona, and seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Casa Grande, Green Valley, Safford, Sierra Vista, Yuma, Northwest, and Southeast Tucson. Through an environment of compassion, education, and research, SAVAHCS is a national model of clinical and organizational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Works seamlessly with other health care team members to support VA quality and patient satisfaction initiatives
• Provides direct patient care to optimize patient health including ordering diagnostic testing, prescribing medication including contraceptive medication, consulting with specialty services, and utilizing computerized/electronic medical records
• Provides patient care in accordance with professional standards, core values, and commitment to service excellence

Requirements

• Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
• Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs).
• In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action.

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.
• Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Skills

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Benefits

• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus)
• Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)
• EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance
• Retirement
• Health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Pay

Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases

Schedule

Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule: Eligible
Work Schedule: Four - 10 hour shifts - between Monday - Friday - 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Contact

VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance