Endocrinologist

Endocrinologist – Full-Time, Permanent | Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (Tucson, AZ)

Experience Inspired Purpose. Practice Exceptional Medicine.

Come join a dedicated team at the highly regarded Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in beautiful Tucson, Arizona! We are seeking an enthusiastic, board-certified Endocrinologist to join our multi-disciplinary Endocrinology Division to deliver exceptional care to America’s Veterans—and help train the next generation of medical professionals.

Why SAVAHCS?

• Outstanding Teaching Environment: As the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, SAVAHCS provides rich opportunities for collaboration in patient care, teaching, and research. Enjoy mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows from a top-tier academic institution.
• Award-Winning Facility: Our tertiary care center is a perennial leader in quality and innovation, recently earning the prestigious Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award. SAVAHCS offers a broad array of subspecialty services and is expanding—with capital investments in new subspecialty clinics already underway.
• Balanced Practice: Our endocrinologists care for a diverse patient population with intriguing clinical challenges, while actively participating in quality improvement, research, education, and professional development.

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, Permanent (Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm)
• Provide comprehensive endocrinology care to Veterans in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows from the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
• Conduct and contribute to scholarly activities; VA investigators with Merit Review Awards may receive up to 35% protected research time.
• Maintain American Heart Association BLS certification and abide by VA and SAVAHCS regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent)
• Board Certified in Endocrinology (ABIM)
• Eligible for faculty appointment at University of Arizona, commensurate with experience/achievements
• Current, valid, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State or Territory
• U.S. Citizenship (Non-U.S. citizens may be considered as per VA guidelines)
• Completion of Residency Training in the USA

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $245,000 – $275,000/year, with eligibility for annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• Recruitment Incentives: Sign-on bonus may be approved for highly qualified candidates
• Generous Paid Time Off: 50-55 days/year (including 26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and CME)
• Robust Federal Retirement: Traditional federal pension (vests in 5 years) + 401K (Thrift Savings Plan) with up to 5% VA match
• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, vision, dental, life, long-term care, with many federal plan options carrying into retirement
• CME Benefits: Up to $1000/year reimbursement (board certification required); paid CME time off
• Malpractice Protection: Free liability coverage including tail coverage
• Licensure Flexibility: Practice with a valid license from any U.S. state or territory
• No Employment Contract/Moonlighting Restrictions
• No Financial Disclosure Requirement

Live in Tucson! Tucson is known for its stunning desert landscapes, vibrant culture, excellent schools, and year-round outdoor recreation. Enjoy hiking, biking, golfing, and a thriving culinary and music scene with 300+ days of sunshine per year!

 Ready to Apply or Learn More? Embark on a rewarding career with the nation’s largest integrated health care system, caring for America’s heroes. Join us and make a difference—where service meets science and teaching meets true impact.

Thank you for considering the Veterans Health Administration – Tucson. We look forward to helping you shape your fulfilling and impactful VA career!

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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