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Physician (Pulmonologist)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent job for a Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine physician at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, Arizona, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The position has 1 vacancy and is an open continuous announcement. It is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan repayment program.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The announcement may close before the closing date if the position is filled another way. Referrals are also made on cut-off dates set every two weeks.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Former Education Debt Reduction Program participants cannot apply for that incentive.

What you would do

  • Provide pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine care to Veterans.
  • Take part in outpatient clinic services, including the fellows' clinic.
  • Teach medical students, residents and fellows from the University of Arizona.
  • Take part in quality improvement activities.
  • Maintain American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: You must have completed an approved residency in an accredited core specialty training program that leads to board certification eligibility. Other paths include one year of approved post-medical school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S., or a non-U.S. residency followed by at least three years of verified independent practice in the U.S.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, or an equivalent degree, from an approved school. Foreign medical graduates must meet the ECFMG eligibility requirement for the year they graduated.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
  • American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume requirement does not apply)
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point preference as a disabled veteran or other eligible person

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, C.V. and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • If you want loan repayment, submit the Education Debt Reduction Program application within four months of appointment.
  • Send a C.V. or resume. The 2-page resume rule does not apply to this job.
  • Bring REAL ID compliant identification, since non-REAL ID state IDs cannot be used after May 7, 2025.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) is approved. The Education Debt Reduction Program can repay student loans, with an award of up to $200,000 set after review. Possible CME reimbursement of $1,000 per year.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with the non-citizen exception described above
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID compliant identification
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • Possible probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$355,000 – $370,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSX-13104222-27-KR

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