Physician - Electrophysiologist

Electrophysiologist – Tucson VA Medical Center

Enjoy a rewarding clinical and academic career in beautiful, sunny Tucson, Arizona!

The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) is actively seeking a passionate and skilled Electrophysiologist to join our expanding cardiology team. Join us in a city renowned for its stunning mountain vistas, vibrant culture, and unbeatable weather—while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our Veterans.

Why Join SAVAHCS?

• Prestigious Tertiary Care Center: We offer a robust range of advanced cardiac services, including complex coronary angioplasty, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and more.
• Academic Excellence: Principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. You’ll be eligible for a faculty appointment, mentoring and educating the next generation of clinicians.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside top-tier colleagues, supported by experienced nurse practitioners and multidisciplinary teams, in a progressive and collegial environment.
• Comprehensive Services: Opportunities to explore your clinical interests, including cardiac imaging and cutting-edge procedures.

What You’ll Do:

• Transform Veteran Care: Deliver high-impact, patient-centered care to a diverse Veteran population with complex arrhythmias.
• Drive Cardiac Innovation: Diagnose and treat a spectrum of heart rhythm disorders using state-of-the-art technology, including performing complex catheter ablations, device implantations (pacemakers, ICDs), and lead extraction.
• Shape the Future of Medicine: Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows as part of your University of Arizona faculty appointment.
• Collaborate with Leading Experts: Partner with accomplished cardiology colleagues, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals for truly multidisciplinary care.
• Expand Your Skills: Engage in a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including cardiac ultrasound, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI interpretation based on your interests.
• Lead Quality Improvement: Be an integral part of innovative quality improvement and patient safety initiatives in a Robert W. Carey Award-winning facility.
• Enjoy Work-Life Balance: Structured weekday schedule and supportive culture mean ample time to enjoy Tucson’s outdoor recreation and culture.
• Research Opportunity: Participate in clinical research and quality improvement projects through robust academic and VA resources (if desired).

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: $360,000–$380,000 per year + annual performance bonus and regular salary increase.
• Sign-On Bonus & EDRP: Up to $200,000 student loan reimbursement for eligible candidates.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 50–55 paid days off per year (annual/vacation, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME time).
• Federal Retirement & Insurance: Federal pension (vests in 5 years), 401K with up to 5% VA contributions, and full suite of health/vision/dental/life/long-term care insurance.
• Malpractice Coverage: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Licensure: Only 1 active, unrestricted US state license required.
• Additional Perks: No restrictive employment contract; ample opportunities for moonlighting.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm

Requirements:

• US Citizenship (non-citizens may be considered if qualified US citizens are unavailable)
• MD/DO degree with completion of US-based residency and Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
• Board Certification in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (ABIM)
• Eligible for VA and University of Arizona appointment
• Active, unrestricted US medical license
• Maintain AHA BLS/ACLS certification

Discover Tucson:
Live and work in a city celebrated for its outdoor adventure, mountain views, award-winning cuisine, and welcoming community. Whether you love hiking, biking, or exploring a thriving arts scene, Tucson is the perfect place to enjoy a high quality of life.

Join us to build your clinical legacy and serve those who have served.
Apply today or send your CV/inquiries to: virginia.deutsch@va.gov

Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System – Where your expertise meets your mission.

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