Description

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty:
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

Candidate Type:
MD, DO

Visas Accepted:
J-1 or H-1B

Loan Repayment:
Not Specified

Salary Range:
Not Specified

Employment Type:
Full Time

Bonus Offered:
None

Are you a fellowship-trained Pulmonary Critical Care physician seeking a balanced, fulfilling role in a welcoming desert city with year-round sunshine? Join an established, high-volume private practice partnered with Tenet Healthcare in Tucson, Arizona, and become part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional inpatient and outpatient pulmonary care.
Opportunity Highlights:

• Full-time, employed role with a well-established private practice
• Office hours: Monday-Thursday (8AM-5PM) & Friday (8AM-12PM)
• 60% outpatient - structured schedule with strong clinic support
• 2 dedicated procedure days/week
• Hospital call: 1 week on / 1 week off - sustainable schedule with ample recovery
• Patient volume:
• Clinic: ~25 patients/day
• Hospital: ~15 patients/day
• Advanced resources available onsite:
• Bronchoscopes & Bronch Ultrasound
• Pulmonary Function Testing Machines

This role offers both clinical autonomy and the stability of a high-performing team, with the option to grow into partnership in a thriving practice.
Ideal Candidate:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary & Critical Care
• Fellowship training in Interventional Pulmonology preferred
• Arizona licensed or eligible to obtain licensure
• Strong interest in both inpatient critical care and advanced outpatient pulmonary procedures

Life in Tucson - Where the Sun Always Shines

With more than 350 days of sunshine a year, Tucson offers a lifestyle that few places can match. From its natural desert beauty to its rich cultural heritage, this is a place where life outside the hospital is just as fulfilling.

Why Physicians Love Tucson:

• Outdoor activities galore-hiking, biking, golf, rock climbing
• Renowned for its culinary scene (UNESCO City of Gastronomy)
• Affordable living with vibrant neighborhoods and short commutes
• Excellent public and private schools
• Home to the University of Arizona - a hub of innovation, education, and diversity
• Easy access to Phoenix, Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and the Mexican border

Whether you're building a career or looking for a better quality of life, Tucson offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and personal well-being.
Interested? Let's Connect.

If you're ready to join a practice that values your expertise and provides the tools to grow-professionally and personally-we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover what life and medicine can look like when you're supported, respected, and inspired.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

About St. Joseph's Hospital

Carondelet Health Network

For over 135 years, Carondelet Health Network has provided top-quality, affordable healthcare services to Southern Arizona. We're proud to be comprised of a comprehensive network of healthcare providers, including St. Mary's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Carondelet Neurological Institute, Carondelet Heart and Vascular Institute, Marana Hospital, St. Raphael's Emergency Center and numerous physician offices throughout the Tucson, Green Valley, and Nogales areas.

Our network is renowned for its exceptional services in neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, bariatrics and rehabilitation care. As the only Catholic hospital system in Southern Arizona, our dedication to compassionate care extends to our associates, patients, their families and the wider community. We welcome you to join our team of healthcare professionals, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our patients and neighbors.

A few of our distinctions:

St. Joseph's Hospital:

• Received the 2022 Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
• Certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare.
• Designated as a Cardiac Arrest Receiving Center by Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Accredited as a Chest Pain Center by American College of Cardiology.
• Certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

St. Mary's Hospital:

• Received the 2022 Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With the Guidelines program.
• Certified as a Primary Plus Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare.
• Accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiologists at Level 5 in 2014 and 2017, with cycle VI in process and completion target date of 6/21.
• Designated as a Cardiac Receiving Center by the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Other recognitions:

• Excellence in heart and stroke care is a longstanding tradition at both St. Mary's Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.
• Joseph's and Holy Cross Hospitals are Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Centers for quality maternity care
• They are recognized for proven expertise, high-quality care, and patient results as designated Maternity Centers in Southern Arizona.
• Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital's rehabilitation program is dedicated to providing high-quality care.
• The program has been recognized by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) for both their cardio and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
• Surgical Weight Loss Center at St. Mary's Hospital designated as accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)

Life in Tucson

Tucson offers medical and health professionals a high quality of life with world-class medical facilities, year-round outdoor activities, a thriving arts and culture scene, a low cost of living and friendly communities. The city's mild climate and natural beauty provide endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, while its rich history and unique blend of cultures are celebrated through numerous festivals and events. With a strong education system and a supportive healthcare network, Tucson is an excellent place for medical and health professionals to build their careers and make a difference in people's lives.

Contact Information

Contact:
Caylie Huffstutler

Phone:
520-465-8319

Fax:

E-mail:
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