This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 28, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be October 9, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled. The Southern Arizona VA Health care system is seeking an experienced professional to join our dynamic Surgical team. If you have expertise in routine General Surgery, including abdominal, hernia, soft-tissue, endocrine, oncologic, trauma surgeries we want to hear from you! VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not approved EDRP Authorized: Approved. Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties will include the following but not limited to: Position Overview Provides comprehensive surgical care for Veterans at SAVAHCS. Works within the multidisciplinary Surgical Service (General Surgery Section). Ensures compliance with VHA, Joint Commission, NSO, and VASQIP requirements. Clinical Duties Perform full spectrum general surgical procedures (abdominal, hernia, soft-tissue, endocrine, oncologic, trauma). Conduct outpatient evaluations, inpatient management, operative care, and post-operative follow-up. Participate in call rotation for urgent and emergent surgical needs. Complete pre-operative assessments and collaborate with PAT and anesthesia teams. Document care in CPRS/VistA Surgery Package per VHA directive requirements. Quality, Safety & Compliance Participate in VASQIP reviews, mortality/morbidity conferences, and NSO reporting. Adhere to surgical safety guidelines (correct-site surgery, retained-item prevention). Support departmental initiatives to improve surgical access, efficiency, and patient safety. Education & Training Teach and supervise residents, fellows, students, and APPs in an academic VA environment. Contribute to competency assessments and interdisciplinary educational efforts. Administrative Responsibilities Attend surgical service meetings and interdisciplinary rounds. Collaborate with anesthesia, nursing, quality, risk management, and other specialties. Support workflow optimization and performance improvement projects. Work Conditions Requires manual dexterity, long procedure times, and ability to perform strenuous surgical tasks. Participation in nights, weekends, and on-call schedules as needed. Must maintain privacy, cybersecurity compliance, and sensitive data protection. Performance Expectations Provide high-quality, evidence-based, Veteran-centered care. Maintain timely documentation and effective communication. Uphold VHA standards for professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Work Schedule: Full-time, permanent, nights, weekends, and on-call schedules as needed U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.