Primary Care Medical Director - VA Medical Center - Southern Arizona

Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) Tucson, Arizona is currently looking for a clinical director of primary care.

Dedicated to Patient-Centered Care, the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) is a state-of-the-art network of health care facilities throughout Southern Arizona comprised of the medical center in Tucson, Arizona and seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Through an environment of compassion, education, and research, SAVAHCS is a national model of clinical and organizational excellence.

Position Information:

The Clinic Medical Director reports to Primary Care Leadership regularly for quality improvement progress, while also providing direct medical care to veterans.

The positions will work out of the Northwest and Sierra Vista CBOC locations in Arizona.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief and Assistant Chiefs of Primary Care. The key responsibilities of the Medical Director are to:

(1) oversee medical and provider personnel and operations, including supervising all providers, ensuring risk management and quality of care, and developing and implementing all other medical aspects of the clinic's operations.
(2) provide leadership and organization to implement Primary Care Service goals and objectives for medical and clinical operations; and
(3) provide strategic input into the planning and evaluation process for the organization. The medical director works closely with clinic and nurse managers (TRIAD Model) in developing and implementing the overall clinic services, operations, and objectives.

Requirements:

1. US Citizen
2. Must have an active and unrestricted license in any of the US States
3. Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
4. Residency Training in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine in any of the US States
5. Previous or current leadership experience
6. Work Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts between Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
7. Not a telework eligible position.
8. Preferred Experience: Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine/Family Practice by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Board of Family Practice (ABFM).

The VA Medical Center located at Tucson, Arizona is the "Flagship" for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), which serves over 170,000 veterans located in eight counties in Southern Arizona and one county in Western New Mexico. This 295-bed hospital provides training, primary care, and sub-specialty health care in numerous medical areas for eligible Veterans. It is a state-of-the-art network of health care facilities throughout Southern Arizona comprised of the medical center in Tucson, Arizona and seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Casa Grande, Green Valley, Safford, Sierra Vista, Yuma, Northwest, and Southeast Tucson.

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.