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Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in scenic - sunny Tucson, Arizona is currently looking to add a full-time physician to our
Gastroenterology Division. Position Background: SAVAHCS is the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona commensurate with clinical experience and academic achievement to facilitate the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
The Tucson VA is a tertiary care facility providing a full range of clinical services including complex coronary angioplasty, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and Mohs surgery. It has been a flagship quality provider within the VA and was a 2012 winner of the prestigious Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award. We are in a growth area for the VA. Consequently, the VA is open to major capital investment in our facility; we are in the planning phase for a new subspecialty’s clinic building. Position Information: Participate in quality improvement activities and comply with rules and regulations of the agency, facility, and department. Support a satisfactory process for supervision and training of fellows, residents and medical students from University of Arizona College of Medicine rotating through the GI Division Maintain American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification. A commitment to compliance with VA and SAVAHCS regulatory requirements Commitment to excellence in patient care and an interest in teaching are essential Contribution to the scientific literature is preferred and willingness to participate in clinical trials All the division members participate in outpatient clinic services including fellows, clinic, and in the in-patient consult service. SAVAHCS hospitalist services reduces the demands of in-patient care in the sub-specialty division. Work Schedule:
Full-time, Permanent, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Job Duties for the GI Physician include but are not limited to the following: Proficiency in standard endoscopy procedures is expected. There is an opportunity to perform advanced endoscopy procedures if it fits the candidate's interests and expertise. Excellent facilities and equipment are in place. Our GI service provides some remote care through telehealth and video visits; medical subspecialists are not required to travel to our affiliated clinics. There are numerous opportunities for clinical research and collaboration in research projects. Requirements: United States Citizenship Non-US Citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified US Citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in all the US States Must be Board Certified in Gastroenterology by the ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) Successful completion of Residency Training in the USA Preference will be given to candidates who are board certified or recently board eligible in gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology Division. Position Background: SAVAHCS is the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment with the University of Arizona commensurate with clinical experience and academic achievement to facilitate the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
The Tucson VA is a tertiary care facility providing a full range of clinical services including complex coronary angioplasty, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and Mohs surgery. It has been a flagship quality provider within the VA and was a 2012 winner of the prestigious Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award. We are in a growth area for the VA. Consequently, the VA is open to major capital investment in our facility; we are in the planning phase for a new subspecialty’s clinic building. Position Information: Participate in quality improvement activities and comply with rules and regulations of the agency, facility, and department. Support a satisfactory process for supervision and training of fellows, residents and medical students from University of Arizona College of Medicine rotating through the GI Division Maintain American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification. A commitment to compliance with VA and SAVAHCS regulatory requirements Commitment to excellence in patient care and an interest in teaching are essential Contribution to the scientific literature is preferred and willingness to participate in clinical trials All the division members participate in outpatient clinic services including fellows, clinic, and in the in-patient consult service. SAVAHCS hospitalist services reduces the demands of in-patient care in the sub-specialty division. Work Schedule:
Full-time, Permanent, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Job Duties for the GI Physician include but are not limited to the following: Proficiency in standard endoscopy procedures is expected. There is an opportunity to perform advanced endoscopy procedures if it fits the candidate's interests and expertise. Excellent facilities and equipment are in place. Our GI service provides some remote care through telehealth and video visits; medical subspecialists are not required to travel to our affiliated clinics. There are numerous opportunities for clinical research and collaboration in research projects. Requirements: United States Citizenship Non-US Citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified US Citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in all the US States Must be Board Certified in Gastroenterology by the ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) Successful completion of Residency Training in the USA Preference will be given to candidates who are board certified or recently board eligible in gastroenterology.
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