Physician - Geriatrics - VA Medical Center - Tucson, Arizona
Updated 10/21/26
85723, Tucson, Arizona, United States
Physician
Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job description
Job description
Physician - Geriatrics Opportunity in Beautiful Tucson, Arizona
Position Information:
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) invites you to join our esteemed Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service Line as a Board-Certified or Board Eligible Geriatrician. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of our nation’s Veterans while enjoying the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Tucson, Arizona.
As a valued member of our team, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based inpatient geriatric care and champion age-friendly hospital initiatives. Your role will be instrumental in improving the health and well-being of our aging Veteran population.
Job Responsibilities
• Inpatient Geriatric Consultation Services: Provide expert care for hospitalized Veterans with complex medical, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Hip Fracture Program: Serve as a core clinician, supporting co-management and interdisciplinary care for older Veterans with fragility fractures.
• Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments: Address conditions such as delirium, dementia, falls, polypharmacy, frailty, and more.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in rounds with teams from hospital medicine, orthopedic surgery, nursing, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, social work, and case management.
• Care Transitions: Ensure safe discharge planning and coordination with outpatient and home-based services.
• Quality Improvement: Contribute to initiatives that enhance patient safety and support an age-friendly health system.
• Teaching and Education: Engage in the education and mentorship of trainees and interdisciplinary staff.
• Compliance: Maintain VA documentation, performance measures, and clinical practice standards.
Qualifications
• MD or equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state
• Successful completion of U.S.-based residency training
• Board certification/Eligibility in Geriatrics Medicine
Preferred Experience:
• Inpatient geriatric consultation
• Management of hospitalized older adults with conditions like delirium, frailty, and multimorbidity
• Involvement in hip fracture co-management programs
• Experience in interdisciplinary, team-based care models
Working Hours
• Enjoy a balanced life with no evening, weekend, or holiday shifts.
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