Physician (PACT) SE Tucson

$246,000 - $256,000/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Tucson, AZ

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Tucson, AZ

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Physician (PACT) position at the Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System is dedicated to providing patient-centered care to a panel of adult patients, ranging from young adults to the elderly. This role involves working collaboratively with healthcare team members to enhance patient health outcomes and ensure high-quality care in a community-based outpatient clinic setting in Tucson, AZ. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing the importance of compassionate care and organizational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to a panel of adult patients.
• Order diagnostic testing and prescribe medications, including contraceptive medications.
• Consult with specialty services and utilize computerized/electronic medical records.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare team members to support VA quality and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Deliver patient care in accordance with professional standards and core values.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, or Commonwealth.
• Completion of residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice-to-haves

• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine/Family Practice by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Board of Family Practice (ABFM).

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $246,000 to $256,000 per year.
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options.