Physician Pulmonology-Critical Care - Competitive Salary

Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician – Tucson VA Medical Center

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Salary Range: $320,000 – $350,000 annually + outstanding federal benefits
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
Recruitment Incentive: Highly Competitive Sign-on Bonus!
Relocation: Available

Transform Your Career and Make a Lasting Impact

Join a dynamic, collaborative Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine team at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), serving America’s heroes while advancing your career at one of the nation's best-integrated health systems.

Why Choose Tucson VA?

- Exceptional Total Compensation

• Generous salary plus annual performance bonuses
• Unmatched paid time off: up to 55 days annually (26 vacation, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME)
• Robust federal retirement pension and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions
• Comprehensive federal health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance

- Professional Stability & Growth

• Free liability protection with full tail coverage
• No restrictive employment contract: Enjoy moonlighting privileges
• Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement and possible 5-day CME leave
• Use your unrestricted license from any US state or territory

• - Prized Academic Partnership

  • Primary teaching affiliate: University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy
  • Faculty appointment opportunities—mentor the next generation of physicians, fellows, and residents

  - Research & Leadership

  • Leadership support for quality improvement and scholarly projects
  • Access to VA research time and resources for investigators

  - Leading-Edge Facility

  • Tertiary care center with specialty services: interventional cardiology, cardiac & neurosurgery, and more
  • Recipient of the VA’s Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award
  • Facility growth: new state-of-the-art bed tower construction underway

  - Unmatched Lifestyle

  • Live in stunning Tucson: the premier city of the Southwest
  • 350+ days of sunshine, beautiful scenery, vibrant culture, affordable living
  • Vibrant arts, culinary and outdoor activities; home to top-rated schools and a major university