What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Practice position at Veterans Health Administration?
Job Description
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System is currently seeking primary care physicians for its four community-based outpatient clinics.
The organization emphasizes the delivery and continuity of patient care. As a Primary Care Staff Physician, you will provide direct patient care to veterans on a full-time basis and work as a member of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).
Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)
- Interdisciplinary in nature
- Comprised of a team of healthcare providers
The four locations are Casa Grande, Sierra Vista, Safford, and Green Valley, Arizona.
About SAVAHCS
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System serves over 170,000 veterans across eight counties in Southern Arizona and one county in Western New Mexico.
This comprehensive network includes the Tucson VA Medical Center, which provides training, primary care, and specialty health care services for eligible veterans.
Clinical Services
- State-of-the-art medical facilities
- 24-hour emergency department
- Intensive outpatient programs for substance use disorders and PTSD
- Mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program
- Homeless programs
The system operates a 150-acre campus offering a wide range of medical and mental health services for veterans.
Training and Education
SAVAHCS is the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
Nearly 1,000 physician and associated health trainees participate in healthcare training programs at SAVAHCS annually.