Physician (Cardiothoracic Radiologist)

Cardiothoracic Radiologist – Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (Tucson, AZ)

Join the Veterans Health Administration in sunny Tucson as a full-time Cardiothoracic Radiologist and deliver high-impact imaging care to America’s Veterans.

Why SAVAHCS Tucson

• Mission-driven care: Serve Veterans with advanced cardiothoracic imaging in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Competitive compensation: $325,000–$390,000 base salary, plus annual performance bonuses and regular salary increase.
• Outstanding benefits: 50–55 days of paid time off yearly (26 annual leave + 13 sick leave + 11 federal holidays + up to 5 CME days).
• Federal retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) plus 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Comprehensive insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care options—many portable into retirement.
• Liability protection: Free malpractice coverage with tail included; no employment contract; minimal moonlighting restrictions.
• Recruitment incentives: Sign-on bonus approved; Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) available for eligible candidates.
• Licensure flexibility: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory satisfies VA requirements.
• CME support: Up to $1,000/year reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Work-life balance: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm schedule with shared call and weekend coverage; telework eligible per agency policy.

Your Role

As a Cardiothoracic Radiologist in the Radiology Service, you will:

• Interpret chest radiographs, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopic exams with cardiothoracic expertise.
• Provide timely, accurate reports and communicate critical findings directly to ordering providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, peer review, and quality management activities.
• Support resident and technologist education, pre-procedure lab review, and study protocoling.
• Maintain complete, current clinical records in accordance with VA regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens considered only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy).
• MD or DO from a VA-approved school.
• Current, full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency (VA Secretary–approved).

Preferred

• Board Certified or eligible in Diagnostic Radiology.
• Significant cardiothoracic imaging experience or recent Cardiothoracic Imaging fellowship.
• Ability to interpret multi-specialty examinations, radiographs, and perform fluoroscopy.
• Experience teaching residents/fellows.

Location & Lifestyle

Practice in Tucson, Arizona—known for its desert beauty, year-round outdoor recreation, and vibrant cultural scene. The Tucson VA Medical Center is located at 3601 South Sixth Avenue, with easy access to hiking, golf, and family-friendly amenities.

How to Apply

Ready to serve Veterans with advanced imaging expertise? Send your cv to:

Virginia.deutsch@va.gov for details on next steps.

The VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service