What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anesthesiologist position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Now Hiring: Anesthesiologists to Care for America’s Heroes
Location: Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System – Tucson, Arizona
2 Full-Time Vacancies | Competitive Pay | Unmatched Federal Benefits
Answer the call to serve those who served. Join the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS), where purpose meets practice, and your work directly impacts the lives of Veterans who sacrificed for our nation. Our rapidly growing medical center in beautiful Tucson, Arizona, is seeking two full-time Anesthesiologists ready to make a meaningful difference.
You’ll deliver high-quality anesthesia care for a broad range of surgical cases in a team-oriented, academic environment. SAVAHCS is the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. You’ll work alongside residents, fellows, and medical students, and must qualify for a faculty appointment with the University’s Department of Anesthesiology.
We're looking for driven anesthesiologists who are passionate about delivering exceptional care—and ready to bring comfort, precision, and purpose to every Veteran they serve.
Incentives & Benefits:
- Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment
- Annual Salary Bonus: Competitive pay with annual performance bonuses & regular increases
- Unrivaled Time Off: 50–55 paid days off/year (26 vacation, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME)
- Robust Retirement Plan: Federal pension (5-year vesting) 401(k) with 5% match
- Malpractice Coverage: Provided with tail
- Insurance: Health, dental, vision, life, long-term care – many benefits carry into retirement
- Licensure: Only one unrestricted U.S. state license required
- CME: Up to $1,000 reimbursement annually
Clinical Duties Include:
- Supervision of CRNAs/residents (95% supervision, 5% own cases)
- Hands-on care in OR, PACU (ECT/cardioversion), GI, bronchoscopy, cath lab, IR, and more
- Call rotation: ~1 in 9 to 1 in 10, at-home call
- Diverse case mix; regional anesthesia skills preferred
- No OB, pediatrics, or Level 1 trauma
- Must be BLS/ACLS certified (on-site recertification offered)
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Optional 4x10s
Preferred Experience: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
Interested: Forward your resume to me immediately: virginia.deutsch@va.gov
Salary : $330,000 - $360,000
